of lustre, two transccndant diamonds in Persia — Tucht-Taoos, the 

 peacock tlirone — its value — commerce of Cambay in the reign of 

 Queen Elizabeth — its former opulence — causes of its decline — Dr. 

 Kobertsons picture of a Hindoo rajah proved to be erroneous — wild 

 beasts in Guzerat — discovery of lions — perilous adventure of a com- 

 pany of sportsmen on that occasion — departure from Cambay — 

 Scjutra — Guzerat villages and cultivation — beauty of the antelopes 

 — Soubah of Guzerat in the reign of Akber — division of the empire 

 at that period — valuable oxen in Guzerat — horses in India — ancient 

 splendor of Guzerat — beautiful mausoleums at Betwah — affection- 

 ate veneration for the dead in Hindostan — description of the Taje 

 Mahal at Agra — estimate of the expenses in building that wonder- 

 ful structure — short comparison with Solomon's temple at Jerusalem. 



