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EOOTAN. 
CHAPTER VIL 
The Raja proceeds to Wandipore—sends a Messenger—we prepare to 
follow—pass Sijmlolta—dreariness of the Way — meet a Party of 
the Daeb Rajas.—Improving Appearance of the Country .— A Pro¬ 
cession.—Faculty of prolonging the Sound of wind Instruments — 
instanced also in Bengal. — Matchieu-Patchieu—Tahantchieu Ri¬ 
vers. — Bijnee — Berhampooter — Wandipore. —Liberal Supply of 
Refreshments from the Raja.—Miserable Quarters.—Lines of the 
Besiegers — Advantages of Position. — Castle of Wandipore — 
Tradition regarding it .— Bridge — Lightness and Beauty of its 
Structure.—Mineral Springs.—-General Ignorance of the Contents 
of these Mountains.—Curious Effect of a strong Current of Wind. 
—Turbulent Situation of Wandipore.—Process of making Butter. 
—Departure from Wandipore. — Tame Elephant. — View of the 
Mountain of Ghassa — Snow—hot Bath.—Palace of Punukha .— 
Matchieu-Patchieu Valley—Banks of the River—sheltered Situ¬ 
ation.—Expensive Decoration of the Palace. — Gardens—Variety 
of Fruits—advantageous Site for Horticulture.—Laborious Ser¬ 
vices imposed upon the Female Sex. — Zemrigatche.—jVymplnea 
J\ r ilolica—its religious Estimation in Boo tan as well as in Egypt. 
—Propitiatory Offerings to the Dewtas. — JVarrainee, particular 
