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very conversant with the various customs of different nations, and who 
probably would have considered, any obvious deviation from their 
own, in no very favourable point of view, I never hesitated, when 
waiting upon the Chief, to salute him in his own way- The letters f 
received in Tibet and Bootan, were, constantly accompanied by a 
pelong scarf, and, in conformity with the custom, I always sent one in 
return. Of so much moment indeed, in their estimation, is the observ¬ 
ance of this formality, that Mr. Goodlad, the Resident at Rungpore, 
informed me, that the Raja of Bootan, once returned to him a letter he 
had forwarded from the Governor General, merely because it came 
unattended with this bulky incumbrance, to testify its authenticity. 
We passed this day with little or no interruption, in a high degree 
sensible of the superior comfort of a warm and solid habitation, over 
thin and airy tents. The season was already becoming, to the sensa¬ 
tions of a people who had not long quitted the tropics, most keenly 
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cold; and the quiet and retirement we now enjoyed, afforded us a com¬ 
fortable relief from the fatigue and restlessness of mind, produced by 
the bustle of a long and rapid journey. Our habitation was found, 
upon examination, greatly to exceed our expectations. The rooms were 
commodious., and even elegant; and the arrangement of every thing 
was as convenient as could possibly be wished. We occupied a part 
of the palace of the latest structure, which had been built by the late 
Teshoo Lama, for his private residence. 
We had already been abundantly supplied, with all that could 
satisfy the calls of our immediate wants. Servants belonging to the 
Regent’s household were appointed to attend me, not only in the 
