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Rh the bride only eighteen. We had no sooner entered the room, than we were presented with a large wax-taper, with most of the guests, who sat on benches round the room, and who lighted those given to the most distinguished guests: we observed that many of them blew theirs out again, and took it home with them. The bride was dressed in a green silk robe, trimmed with silver lace, the covering on her bosom left but little for the imagination to indulge upon, and was ornamented with a large nosegay; a long white veil concealed her face, but her taper hand and arm remained uncovered. The bridegroom was very plainly dressed, and from the large nosegay which he wore on his breast, appeared to be as great an admirer of flowers as his bride. After a form of prayer the rings were exchanged, and the bridegroom kissed the cheek of his bride, who wept during the whole ceremony. When the priests were changing their rings, the parents and relations of the married couple threw small sugar plumes at them, and paras, a small silver coin, at the priests. These reverend gentlemen seemed to think it no insult to be pelted in this way, coolly deputed some of their attendants to collect the pieces of money, and put them in a plate, which was held for that purpose. Pipes and coffee were then brought, and the guests sat down to a supper, prepared on the occasion.