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The subject represented is a procession, in honor probably, 

 of some august personage who most'likely figured in part of it. 



The occasion must have been an important and joyous one, 

 judging from the great length of the procession, (which, with 

 figures under a foot high and closely following one another, must 

 have extended more than 100 feet,) and the wild demonstrations 

 of delight in which all who are taking part in it are indulging. 



Upon one stone, which measures 10 feet 6 inches in length, 

 are nine male figures and two animals. This series commences 

 with four dancing figures with musical instruments, followed 

 by one who appears to be running in and out of the 

 procession. Then comes a man leading a horse — probably a 

 led horse of the honored personage — and holding an umbrella 

 over the head of the animal ; then a walking figure immediately 

 followed by an elephant; and behind the elephant two men 

 fencing with swords, each furnished with a shield. 



On another stone measuring 4 feet 6 inches in length are five 

 figures, all in the wildest dancing attitudes ; one holds his left 

 leg over his head with his right hand, and another flourishes a 

 sword. 



One stone, 3 feet 4 inches long, exhibits three dancing figures; 

 and another, 3 feet long, two figures, one performing with a 

 sword or stick which he holds with both hands. 



A stone measuring 6 feet 4 inches in length differs from those 

 above described, and must, I think, have formed one of the angle 

 stones of the course. At one end of the stone is a narrow panel, 

 and near the other end a similar panel, each containing a seated 

 lion, the interval between the panels being occupied by three 

 running nondescript horned animals somewhat resembling goats. 

 In the small space left at the extreme end of the stone beyond the 

 small panel stands a man blowing a horn, with his face turned 

 away from the panel and in the direction of the advancing 

 procession, which doubtless commenced on the next stone. The 



