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entering in the inner garden, where the Emperor’s own palace is situated, the 
Emperor met him, at the distance of at least forty paces from his throne, on 
which he usually sat; and immediately stretching forth his hand, and taking 
hold of the Lama’s, led him towards the throne, where, after many saluta¬ 
tions, and expressions of affection and pleasure, on both sides, the Lama was 
seated by the Emperor upon the uppermost cushion Avith himself, and at his 
right hand. Much conversation ensued ; and the Emperor was profuse in his 
questions and inquiries, respecting the Lama’s health, the circumstances of 
his journey, and the entertainment he had met with upon the road. Having 
satisfied the Emperor as to these particulars, the Lama presented him with 
the rarities he had brought for that purpose; all of which the Emperor 
received in the most gracious manner. After about an hour’s conversation, 
the Lama withdrew, being presented by the Emperor witli one hundred 
thousand taunk, or illeung of silver, and many hundred pieces of curious 
silks, some strings of pearls, and other curiosities of China. Each of his 
attendants were, also, presented with one hundred taunk in silver, and some 
pieces of brocade. 
The Lama then withdrew, and was conducted to a magnificent palace, 
about one mile from the Emperor’s,which had been el ected for his abode. 
On the next day the Emperor, with the princes, and many nobles of the 
court, attended by five thousand troops, visited the Lama ; Avho advanced 
halfway to the gate to meet them, where he received the first salute from the 
Emperor. The usual compliments on both sides having passed, the Lama 
entreated the Emperor to take the seat to the right, Avhich, with some reluc¬ 
tance, he complied with : but, before the Emperor took his seat, he presented 
the Lama with the folloAving presents : two lockbaws, or cloaks of curious 
and most valuable furs; one string of rich pearls; four thousand pieces of 
brocades; fifty thousand taunk of silver; and two curious pictures, orna¬ 
mented AA ith jewels. 
After some indifferent conversation, the Emperor then communicated his 
wishes more at large, with respect to the desire he felt, of being instructed in 
some mysteries of the Lama’s religion. They accordingly withdrew, attended 
