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Case ^1. — Contains the incense burners which stand before 
the high altar. They are sometimes made of silver and sometimes 
of lead. 
Case lO. — The Laughing Buddhist. A very pious and 
generous man. He died of excessive laughter. 
Case 11. — The Sleeping Buddhist, who made a vow to open 
his eyes only on the 30th of June. Consequently the people cele- 
brate this day as a holiday. 
Case 12. — The Myth of the Princess, who to select a husband 
threw her handkerchief in the Temple Court. It fell at the feet 
of a beggar, whom she married in spite of the wishes of her family, 
and he became Emperor of China. 
No. 13.^ — Represents the Myth of the Six Kings, who after 
long wars were reconciled by Soo Chun; the latter, as a reward, 
was made Prime Minister by each of them. 
Nos. 14 and 15. — Giants placed on each side of the temple 
door as door-keepers. They are supposed to keep away evil 
spirits. 
