Across the Roof of the World. 



known people, such as King Edward VII, the Russian Generals 

 Kuropatkin, Linievitch, the Aga Khan and others. Some of the 

 portraits were upside down, which did not seem to worry the 

 Mir in the least. However, as the portrait of the King-Emperor 

 hung correctly I did not worry either. 



During tea the Mir discussed the Russo-Japanese War and 

 other topics, displaying a considerable knowledge of current 



THE MIR OF HUNZA AND HIS BODYGUARD 



events. He was much interested in my smart little Garhwali 

 orderly, and the latter's sturdy appearance and fine physique 

 drew forth fresh encomiums on the Indian Army, greatly pleasing 

 Giyani, who beamed with delight. After tea I took a photo- 

 graph of the Mir with his little son, surrounded by the bodyguard, 

 and then, taking leave, returned to my quarters. 



I was very fortunate in Hunza in engaging an excellent man 

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