220 CONCLUSION OF SERVICE. Chap. XIII. 
fears were perfectly groundless. At an appointed 
time the priests appeared in their robes of office, 
the saki which remained unconsumed was put away, 
the countenances of the congregation changed from 
gay to grave — some of them, it is true, were a little 
more ruddy than before — and the religious services 
again commenced. The officiating priest led off, 
and was followed by his little congregation ; and 
the “ N am-nam-nam-ing,” and tinkling of bells and 
cymbals, were kept up for about another hour. At 
the end of this time the people left the temple, and 
returned quietly to their homes. 
