THE ISLAND OF CEYLON. 
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farther than the half batta on the continent ; where indeed, 
one might live better in every respect on the lesser allow- 
ance. One considerable difference arose from lodging; as on 
the continent, quarters, or an allowance for finding them, are 
always given to the officers ; whereas in Ceylon, they are 
obliged to pay for their own houses, generally at the rate of 
from six to twelve pagodas a month* 
