NARRATIVE, be. 
CHAPTER I. 
Take leave of the Daeb Raja, and the principal Officers of his 
Durbar. — Depart from Tassisudon . — Ascend the lofty Mountain 
of Pomcela—pass Phajudee, famed for the Birth of the present 
Lam Rimbochay. — Extensive Monastery. — Religious Associ¬ 
ations, their obvious Tendency on Population.—Cross the Summit 
of Pomcela—descend to Paimaitong. — Tibetian Custom of taking 
Tea—-Appendages of Dress—gross Superstitions of these Moun¬ 
taineers .—Paibesa.-—Picturesque View from Dalai-jeung — hospi¬ 
table Entertainment of its Keeper—Review of the Way. — Paro .— 
Patchieu.—Paro Pilo, his Extent of Jurisdiction. — Seccum Raja. 
—Castle of Paro, Parogong, or Rinjipo.—The Valley—its Extent. 
—Mookhy—temporary Edifices — Exercise of Archery — Market- 
Manufactures—Mechanics — Thrashing.- — Market-place of Paro . 
- — -Zeenkaub, Attention of his Friends.-—Brood oj Tangun Horses. 
—Fortress of Dukka-jeung. — Snow—Harvest—romantic Scenery . 
