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landed at the place where the former Deos were buried : they 
were burnt, and their ashes deposited in small stone pagodas. In 
each is the Gunputty that appeared on the occasion; they are of 
different sizes, without any merit. The temple of the first deity is 
the largest, and is of stone without ornaments ; the walls very 
thick, with strong doors, and bolts on the inside. Our Brahmin 
friends accompanied us, and pointed out every object. We did not 
enter the little buildings, but approached close to the doors. When 
we reached the habitation of the Deo, we were seated in the veran- 
dah described by Captain Moore ; the small door was open, which 
communicated with the room where the Deo was seated, on a small 
elevation; but as the room was dark, he was hardly discernible. 
I presented a nazur, as did the Colonel. The money was given 
/ into the hands of a Brahmin, who laid it at his feet. He looked at it 
attentively, and then motioned to have it taken away. 
After a compliment, the people enquired if there were not a 
medical gentleman with us. On being informed that there was, 
the Brahmin said, the Deo wanted his assistance. A window had 
been opened, which gave us a full view of him ; he was a heavy 
looking man, with very weak eyes ; it was to relieve these that he 
now applied for assistance. Mr. Murray said he wished to examine 
them. The Deo accordingly moved forward on his seat, close to 
the light, and Mr. Murray was admitted into the sanctum sanctorum. 
Hi&Godship was too anxious about his eyes to recollect his dignity; 
he explained his case himself, and answered pertinently to all 
questions. A film had grown completely over both eyes, so that 
little assistance could be afforded without constant attendance, 
and that, it was impossible to give. He would not permit Mr. 
