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682 them are;) such they leave on the spot, those that escape uninjured are taken away.

The elegant doorway called the NowogriJs, a drawing of which ii to be found in the 15th Vol. of the Asiatic Researches, has been completely destroyed. I remarked three or four niches in the different doorways in which slabs of chlorite with inscriptions had existed; they were removed about 1815 or later by some European officer, but what has become of them I cannot ascertain: it is probable they were sent to Europe. It would be worth while to institute some inquiry after these valuable records of antiquity which might throw some light on the origin ef this weederful specimen of human ingenuity and labor, and would also add to the knowledge already obtained from such records’ regarding the early history of Kalinga. Before the northern doorway, are two colossal elephants nearly buried in the sand and ruins, with drivers seated on them anal foot soldiers beside them; the elephants are supposed to be covered with jewels and armour; before the southern entrance are two horses and attendants to each, equally elegantly caparisoned; before the casters doorway, are two huge lions rampant with an elephant crouching beneath each; one of these is still erect, of which I took a drawing, see fig. 2, P1. XXXVIII. The doorways are severally called after the animals which guard them; viz, the SüiIaa, Aim., and Haiti darwdza. Having procured sixteen bearers I proceeded n to Poor., after dark and reached the bungalowson the beach at8A. N. Ihadmypalkee placed by the sea side and enjoyed the breeze and the roaring of the surL I remained during the day (the 6th March), and walked for a mile or more on the beach at low water, picked up many shells but very few perfect. I could only obtain two coins at the shroffs, although I had anticipated better success, having been promised many. I made every possible inquiry about antiquities and inscriptions, but could learn of none except those in the great temple of Jagssmáth and in the QondIchagark: it would be desirable to get facsimiles of these taken by some intelligent Hindu.

At four. left for Krda, at which place I arrived at sunrise: there are no ruins of any interest such as might have been expected, when it is considered that it was for many years the capital of Orina; the rude walls of the old floor or palace are still standing, also same of the city gateways;

The laterite and brecela are the materials in common use for buildings of ill kinds.