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and his dress much finer than that of his fellows, who bowed with reverence in his presence, almost worshipping him. He was supposed to be the king’s son, and was taken to Kiang-wa city, where be was beheaded along with the other prisoners captured. The number of these people is varieusly estimated, but usually greatly exaggerated. The number elaimed varies from 50,000 up to several hundred thousands, the former being, no doubt, nearer the truth, and that probably is in excess of the actual population.