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IS 254.2
Story of an Emigrant.
others fainted. But when he removed the cover from the
basket the girl came out alive and without injury. The
sword was handed to us for inspection, and I am perfectly
sure that it was a straight, solid, honest infantry weapon.
During all this time the basket stood on the deck of the ship
so that no springs, machinery or other contrivance could be
concealed under it.
Snake charmers are very common in India. " When one of
these is to perform a trick he asks for a piece of paper, which
SNAKE CHARMERS.
he puts in the out-stretched hand of the spectator, and
begins to plav on his flute, and stare with his eyes as if he sees
something near the hand. 11 is whole body seems to be
changed ; writhing like a worm, he continually plays on the
instrument and keeps his eves riveted 011 the hand.
Suddenly he rushes forward and points to the same. But the
spectator sees nothing, and the charmer again plays and
contorts his body still more wildly. His arms are bare up to
the elbows, and he holds the flute with both hands. Sud-
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