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 the spirits of the departed and God. In all these things we follow the example of that early time.

10. Thus it is that the dark-coloured liquor is in the apartment (where the representative of the dead is entertained) ; that the vessel of must is near its (entrance) door; that the reddish liquor fs in the hall; and the clear, in the (court) below. The victims (also) are displayed, and the tripods and stands are prepared. The lutes and citherns are put in their places, with the flutes, sonorous stones, bells, and drums. The prayers (of the principal in the sacrifice to the spirits) and the benedictions (of the representatives of the departed) are carefully framed. The