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That the effect produced on the mind of the Lama, by a disposition 
and manners perfectly congenial with his own, was great and power¬ 
ful, cannot excite our surprise. Indeed, towards whatever object it 
was directed, the patient and laborious exercise of the powers of a 
strong mind, in my predecessor, Mr. Bogle, was always accompanied 
by a most engaging mildness and benevolence, which marked every 
part of his character. I am thoroughly aware of the very favourable 
impression, which these amiable qualities left behind them in the 
court of Teshoo Loomboo; and this circumstance, whilst it reflects 
the highest honour on that judgment, which, free from the bias of 
partial considerations, could select its agent with such nice discrimi¬ 
nation, places, at the same time, in the strongest point of view, the 
salutary influence of conciliating manners, in men, who are employed 
as agents, or ministers, to independent states; to those more especially, 
among whom the British character is imperfectly understood, or en¬ 
tirely unknown. 
The following day, about noon, I met the parents of the Lama, 
Gyap and Gyeung, at the appointed station, where, after the accus¬ 
tomed ceremonies of exchanging scarfs, we took our seats with them. 
Gyap spoke of the honour, Teshoo Lama had done him, in condescend¬ 
ing to enter into his family, and said that it was only in consequence 
of this high favour, that he had the pleasure of seeing and knowing 
the English gentlemen. He declared himself propitious to our cause, 
and was hopeful that our friendship might be lasting, and increase 
day by day. I could not but join most heartily in the same desire. 
The usual refreshment of Tartar tea was now introduced; some general 
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