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only by Cheengeea Gooroo, to another part of the palace, where three seats 
were prepared, the one in the centre, larger than either of the others in 
extent, and rising considerably higher, upon which the Lama seated himself, 
placing the Emperor on that lower, which stood to the right, and Cheengea 
Gooroo on that at his left. The Lama then, bending his head towards the 
Emperor, whispered in his ear for about a quarter of an hour, and then 
setting himself upright, began to repeat aloud certain tenets, or religious 
sentences, distinctly, which the Emperor and Cheengeea Gooroo continued 
to repeat after him ; and in this manner each sentence was repeated, until the 
Emperor and his Gooroo were perfect in them. This ceremony lasted up¬ 
wards of three hours, whilst all their attendants were kept at a considerable 
distance, in the outer apartment, except two or three devout men, Avhose 
attendance on the Lama, at certain intervals of the ceremony, was necessary, 
and were occasionally called in. 
The ceremony being concluded for that day, the Lama attended the 
Emperor half way to the gate, where they separated, and each retired to 
their respective palaces of residence. After four days the Lama, by an 
invitation, waited on the Emperor at his palace, where they were entertained 
for some time with music, and the dancing of boys. After the entertainment, 
Cheengeea Gooroo, arising from his seat, behind the Emperor, came in front, 
and addressing him, told him that the Lama wished to mention to him a 
circumstance, which friendship required him not to neglect. The Emperor 
then, turning to the Lama, desired he would speak without reserve ; when the 
Lama proceeded to inform him,—“ In the country of Hindostan, which 
“ lies on the borders of my country, there resides a great prince, or ruler, 
44 for whom I have the greatest friendship. I wish you should know and 
“ regard him also; and if you will write him a letter of friendship, and 
14 receive hisan return, it will afford me great pleasure, as I wish you should 
“ be known to each other, and that a friendly communication should, in 
** future, subsist between you.” The Emperor replied, that his request was 
a very small one indeed, but that this, or any thing else he desired, shoidd 
be readily complied with : he continued to inquire of the Lama what that 
