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English: Identifier: ruinsofdesertcat01stei (find matches) CH.xviii ARRIVAL OF TREASURE-SEEKERS 219 crowd of Begs (Fig. 71), the size of a quarter-plate naturally proved far too small. So I suggested closer grouping by making some at least of the local dignitaries sit on the bare ground by the side of the Ambans chair while the rest were to stand behind. The alacrity, good-natured yet decided, with which the Amban shrank from the idea of allowing any of his native myrmidons to sit in his presence,was quite amusing. I have little doubt, the Begs would have known better than to fall in with such a 'Firang' notion ! It was getting late in the afternoon when the longed-for bowls of rice, marking the close of the feast, appeared on the table, and I felt grateful for the sensible rule of Chinese etiquette which makes the chief guest take his leave as soon as the table is cleared. After such an entertainment a little ride might well be indulged in, and the city Bazarsa |
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