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pressions of veneration and obedience. Hence I again sent down my plea- 
sure, requiring that the most trifling (viz. the very lightest) of the articles of 
tribute should be presented, and the kindness conferred of receiving them. 
They are maps, painted likenesses, and prints ; three articles. At the same 
time, I conferred on the King of their country a white precious stone joo-ee, 
sapphire court beads, and different sized purses, to manifest the idea of 
“ giving much, and receiving little.” The Ambassador received them at 
Tung-chow with extreme joy and gratitude ; and also, rather by his manner, 
contrition and fear. 
Of late, within the limits of Che-le (or province of Pekin), he has walked 
about, or travelled about (or travelled) very peaceably and quietly; hereafter 
when he shall enter the limits of the Kiang (province of Kiang-nan), let the 
Viceroy enjoin all the officers who, conduct the embassy, still to behave with 
the civilities due to an Ambassador. They must not allow themselves to be- 
have with insult or contempt. 
The Ambassador will, in a few days, arrive at the boundaries of the Kiang. 
The three provinces Keang-soo, Gan-whay, and Keang-see, are under the 
control of the appropriate Viceroy. Let that Viceroy communicate inform- 
ation respecting this to the several fooyuens of those provinces. When the 
embassy enters the limits of the province, let him select civil and military 
officers, who may take under their command soldiers, and police runners, to 
conduct safely the embassy. 
Do not cause the persons of the embassy to land to make disturbance. 
Through the whole of the route, let the military be all caused to have their 
armour fresh and shining, and their weapons disposed in a commanding 
style, to maintain an attitude formidable and dignified (or majestic). 
The said embassy (original, nation) came with the intention of offering 
tribute ; still treat it with civility, and silently cause it to feel gratitude and 
awe ; then the right principles of soothing and controlling will be acted on. 
No. 8. 
Paper respecting the Embassy, drawn up by the Emperor, explaining his 
Conduct to the Embassy. 
A vermillion edict ( i . e. a paper written by the Emperor’s own hand) has 
been respectfully received, and is as follows : — 
