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310 which we gladly accepted; and thanking the worthy schoolmaster and his wife for their kindness, we entered the carriage of the secretary, and drove to his residence, where we were very comfortable, and soon made ourselves quite at home.

Next day we took a pleasant drive through the Chinese campong to the Ponorogo road; and on our return passed through a native village, where they were celebrating a wedding. Being anxious to see something of the ceremony, we told the coucer to stop whilst we alighted. We accordingly entered by the gate before the house, within which a number of people were assembled, who welcomed us with smiles of approbation. One man, advancing from the rest, signified to Drahman his wish to conduct us through the principal rooms. On either side of the front room, on white Samarang mats, were seated the elders of the village, priests, various friends, relations, and acquaintances,