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Quatrain on the betel-leaves. 



Green and verdant they stand in the garden; 

 We've rations and provender (!) to pass the autumn and winter. 

 If youj ask how many rations and provender we have — 

 We have them every where in the empire of the great Ming. 



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When the host offers the betel-tray to a guest, he ought to say the following verses: 



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Brother please enter the octagonal pavilion ( 2 ), 



And touch the leader and soldiers of the frve camps. ( 3 ) 



The army-leader shall give orders to detail troops ( 4 ) 



To help our Lord to mount the throne, and sit in the Imperial city. 



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(i) Betel-leaves. ( 2 ) The Betel- tray. 



( 3 ) The ingredients and utensils in the five compartments of the tray. 



( 4 ) The lime is smeared on the leaves. 



