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456 that, if he was superior in these respects to his pursuers, he gained his object by virtue of these good qualities; the stereotyped task set by custom had been victoriously accomplished.

The incident in § 2, that the bride is only to be shown on payment of a fee, is quite Turkish; see Vámbéry, op. cit., p. 245.

The Carouse. § 4.—1. Assembly of relations at bridegroom’s (i.e., at his father’s) house. 2. Prayers and offerings to the household gods. 3. Drive to bride’s home with provisions and strong drink. 4. Received with bread and salt. 5. Hand-striking. 6. Prayers and offerings to the gods. 7. Feasting and drinking [at the expense of bridegroom’s parents. Bride not present ]. 8. Bridegroom’s relations make acquaintance with bride. 9. Bride gives presents [bridegroom not present]. 10. Return home.

Variant. § 4a.—1. Bridegroom [if of same village as bride] and his father go to bride’s home with supplies.