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of inferior note, a piece of consecrated wood, of about half a yard long, was 
substituted, and held by him in his hand, with the end of which he touched 
their heads, in like manner as he had the others with his hand. 
After five days residence here, during which time he was almost continually 
employed, in conferring his blessing, as above, information was brought him 
of the approach of the Emperor towards Sewarah Soommaw, and that he was 
at the distance of nine or ten coss. The Lama proceeded, next morning, to 
meet him, and halted at a country house of the Emperor’s, about eight miles 
from Sewarah Soommaw, to refresh. Here he received a message from the 
Emperor, requesting him not to fatigue himself by coming any farther. 
The Lama in consequence halted, and sent his brother, with several others, 
to meet the Emperor, and present his compliments. Upon the Emperor s 
arrival, the Lama met him at the door, and, taking him by the hand, con¬ 
ducted him to an apartment, where they conversed and drank tea together. 
After an hour, the Lama was conducted to another house, prepared for him 
in the garden, by the Emperor himself, who took leave at the door, and 
returned to his own. He then sent for his eldest son, and gave him orders, 
that on the next morning, he, with a splendid retinue, should attend the 
Lama, and conduct him to see all his country palaces, places of worship, kc. 
in the neighbourhood of Pekin; and also to the great lakes, upon which 
were two large ships, and many smaller vessels; and that he would be attentive 
to point out to the Lama every thing that was curious about the city. 
The prince immediately waited upon the Lama at his house, and informed 
him of the orders he had received from the Emperor; and that he, with his 
attendants, and Cheengeea Gooroo, would be in readiness to attend him 
accordingly. 
Next morning the prince attended the Lama, and conducted him to 
the famous gardens, and palace of Kheatoon, where only eight of the Lama’s 
attendants were allowed to enter. After examining all the curiosities of the 
garden, he passed that night in the palace. The two following days were 
taken up in the like manner ; viewing different places, and curiosities, about 
the city. Reposing himself for the night in the house he had before occupied, 
