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ments, more like a gigantic musical box than one of our 

 bands; and in order to enjoy it thoroughly it is necessary 

 to watch the large number of performers who are engaged 

 in it. The next morning, while I was waiting for the men 

 and horses who were to take me and my baggage to my 

 destination, the two lads, who were about fourteen years 

 old, were brought out, clothed in a sarong from the waist 

 downwards, and having the whole body covered with a 

 yellow powder, and profusely decked with white blossoms 

 in wreaths, necklaces, and armlets, looking at first sight 

 very like savage brides. They were conducted by two 

 priests to a bench placed in front of the house in the open 

 air, and the ceremony of circumcision was then performed 

 before the assembled crowd. 



The road to Wonosalem led through a magnificent forest, 

 in the depths of which we passed a fine ruin of what 

 appeared to have, been a royal tomb or mausoleum. It is 

 formed entirely of stone, and elaborately carved. Near 

 the base is a course of boldly projecting blocks, sculptured 

 in high relief, with a series of scenes which are probably 

 incidents in the life of the defunct. These are all beauti- 

 fully executed, some of the figures of animals in particular 

 being easily recognisable and very accurate. The general 

 design, as far as the ruined state of the upper part will 

 permit of its being seen, is very good, effect being given 

 by an immense number and variety of projecting or re- 



