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thing cloven at the top, where an interior cap shows through 
the cleft. Two large corners from each side of the bonnet are 
drawn back and fastened up behind; evidently to be let down 
at pleasure, and drawn forward for the protection of the ears 
and chin, like the bashlicks of the mountaineers, who use them 
as a defence from the wind and snow. The peasantry of the 
plains too, frequently case their heads in the same protection. 
In all other respects, the dress of the men in this group, re¬ 
sembles that of their conductor ; only, he wears the low common 
Persian cap, with his collar and staff of office; and in addition to 
their simple tunic, they have a short scanty mantle, fastened on 
the left breast with a clasp or buckle in the form of a bow. Tassels 
ornament the corners of the mantle. The second figure which 
follows the leader of the group, is attendant on an almost gigan¬ 
tic horse, whose ardour he seems to check, by the tightness with 
which he holds the bridle. Round the animal’s neck are a collar 
and a bell; his mane is hogged, though enough has been left on 
the forehead to form a tuft, which is tied like a brush ; ap¬ 
parently a favourite ornament with these people from a very 
early time. The three following figures bear articles of dress ; 
the last is almost obliterated. 
The approaching line of persons which compose the third 
group, consists of eight, all bare-headed, and in one attire ; the 
same precisely with the unbonneted men who precede the 
chariot, excepting that the texture of the under-garments of 
these is carved in waving stripes; with the others it is plain. 
Three of these persons carry variously formed bowls ; two others 
follow, holding some folded substance in their hands, not unlike 
the bread of the country; two more close the party, each 
