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a temple. At no great distance lies the village of Brodjonolo, the gate, standing upon what seems to have been the site of a former entrance to the grounds of the temple.

After partaking of some refreshments, we started on our way back, recrossed the Progo, and then proceeded to Magellan, which is a nice clean-look- ing town. A splendid view of the twin volcanoes Marapi and Murababoo, may be obtained from it The road running through it is a very fine one and a large Kraton, belonging to the Regent stands on the left side. Here we changed horses, and continued our route to a place called Tumun- gong, where we arrived in the afternoon.

Being provided with a letter to a native chief, from a friend of his, we ordered the carriage to be driven up to the house, where an incident oc- curred which is worthy of notice, so far as it shows the difference of the native character when acting under restraint and when guided by natural impulse.

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