several classes of peelers, or choliahs, he might 

 find work. 



On his way from the forest, in passing by the 

 same house where he had been permitted to 

 lodge one night, he perceived that the farmer's 

 cattle had broken through the inclosure and 

 made their way to the cinnamon trees, on which 

 they were then feasting. This tree is such a 

 favourite with cattle that they break down every 

 fence to get to it 5 and most of the natives who 

 live in the neighbourhood of those plantations 

 are deterred from having cows, because all that 

 are found trespassing there are forfeited. 

 This poor creature knew that, by giving informa- 

 tion to the head officer, he might receive a reward 

 which would relieve him from distress ; but he 

 had a more generous mind. He hastened to 

 the farmer, and assisted him to drive back 

 the cows and repair the fence, before they were 

 discovered. The farmer was anxious to shew 

 his gratitude, and he felt convinced that he had 

 wronged him by his former suspicion. By his 

 recommendation to the superintendent of the 

 cinnamon groves, our wandering Ceylonese 

 obtained employment, and in a short time 

 felt himself so happy, that he had reason to 

 reflect with satisfaction on his honesty and 

 generosity. 



As soon as he was able to save a little money, 



