riioto by Hiram llinghani 

 TIIK WKST GABLE IX Tllli BEST HOUSE OF THE KIXGS CROUP 

 •^howino- the second storv window, a small ventilating window above it, the usual pro- 

 lectina cvlindcrs, and tlie location of four ring-stones to which the rafters were tied. 1 lie 

 Ting-stones are located at regular distances. The holes in the stones ^vere probably bored 

 by means of pieces of bamlioo, sand, water, a pair of good hands, considerable time, and a 

 ■g'reat deal of patience (see page 456). 



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