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IS 191.2 Story of an Emigrant.
most of tliem wearing low turbans of colored or white silk,
ornamented with gold, pearls and gems.
Only the prince of Burdwan and the young prince of
Kutch Behar were armed, and these only with Damascus
cimeters. The prince of Burdwan wore a purple satin
garment, red silk shoes and a high cap in the shape of a crown.
His breast, neck, headdress and hands glittered with diamonds
and rubies. Over this garment he wore a mantle of dark
yellow cloth, which was very artistically woven, and cost
about ten thousand dollars. Most of the native nobles
distinguished themselves by a stately, military bearing, looking
both handsome and intelligent. Some of them were very
dark, but most had about the same complexion as the
Spaniards. Jet black hair and black, flashing eyes were universal,
only a single one having dark red dair and beard.
When all had been seated the governor, accompanied by
two adjutants and several servants, arrived. A guard of
honor, consisting of one hundred Sepoys, was stationed in
front of the tent, and saluted the governor by presenting
arms, during which the military band pla}-ed an English
national tune. Eight huge elephants were arranged in a
row between the road and the tent; these were covered by
rich caparisons adorned with heavy gold and silver
embroideries, and carrying on their backs small pavilions in which
richly dressed drivers walked a few steps back and forth.
At the door of the tent the governor was received by eight
artistically uniformed aids-de-camp carrying marshal’s
staffs, silver horns, lances and perfumes.
The act of installation was now in order, and was
performed in the following manner: The maharajah stepped
up before the governor and received from his hand a
parchment roll, by which the queen conferred authority.
Having read this in a loud and solemn voice, the governor
hung a chain of diamonds and rubies around the neck of the
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