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attendant on a man of superior rank, who seemed to be more earnest 
and attentive than the rest, in the performance of the ceremony. He 
wore a ric-h satin garment lined with fox skins, and a cap with a tassel 
of scarlet silk, flowing from the centre of the crown upon the sides all 
round, and edged with a broad band of Siberian fur. 
According to appointment, I went in the afternoon to make my last 
visit to Teshoo Lama. I received his dispatches for the Governor 
General, and from his parents two pieces of satin for the Governor, 
with many compliments. 
They presented me with a vest lined with lambs’ skins, making me 
many assurances of a long remembrance, and observing, that at this 
time Teshoo Lama was an infant, and incapable of conversing, but 
they hoped to see me again when he should be grown to maturity. I 
replied, that, by favour of the Lama, I might perhaps again visit this 
country; that I looked forward with anxiety to the time when he 
should mount the Musnud, and should then be extremely happy in the 
opportunity of paying him my respects. After some expressions and 
protestations of mutual regard, my visit was concluded. I received 
the scarfs, and took my leave, with a resolution to pursue my journey 
towards Bengal at the dawn of day. 
