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of the train. As evening approached, the mo- 
narch took his leave. 
From this time, visits were frequent ; and on 
one occasion, the king brought his two wives to 
see the strangers. One of them was called Ma- 
kaitschoah, about twenty-two years old, and of 
extreme beauty. This quality had led the king 
to raise her from the lowest rank, and make her 
his principal wife. The other was Marani, only 
fifteen, not nearly so handsome, but an agreeable 
little girl. Their rank was indicated by a profuse 
display of ornamental dress. Their mantles were 
trimmed with the most valuable furs, and on their 
left shoulder was fastened a bundle of cats* tails, 
which hung down before and behind. A variety 
of necklaces, composed of plates of copper, bone, 
and coral, were worn very wide, and hanging 
down upon the breast, Makaitschoah had fas- 
tened on her arm no less than seventy-two copper 
rings, which she seemed to view as affording the 
fullest indication of her rank, and took peculiar 
delight in having them examined and counted^ 
Tea, which was first offered, appeared very little 
acceptable 5 wine was greatly preferred, and bran- 
dy proved still more acceptable. After some 
conversation about their children and families, 
they began to inquire particularly into the condi- 
tion of their sex in Europe. On being told of 
the regulations with respect to marriagie, Makait-- 
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