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our presence, and not to dismiss at once the moonshie 

 and his office,* who had accompanied us for the pur- 

 pose of a conference with the Rajah. Their wishes 

 were complied with, and we waited till noon before pro- 



ceeding. 



TCHKBU LAMA. 



A gay and animated scene was produced by the con- 

 course of women, dressed in their pretty striped and crossed 

 cloaks, who brought tokens of good-will. Amongst 

 them Meepo's wife appeared conspicuous from the large 



* It is usual in India for Government officers when about to transact business, 

 to travel with a staff (called office) of native interpreters, clerks, &c, of whom the 

 chief is commonly called moonshie. 



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