elephant, upon a sledge or carriage upon low
wheels, drawn by men and horses, with a small
temple on its back, in which was a quahtity of
yellow dresses, to be given to the priests as offerings,
Two figures of elephants (very large), drawn as
above.
Two figures of horses, similarly drawn.
Four figures of large monkeys, two and two.
Four figures of eagles, two and two.
Four figures of cocks, two and two.
Four figures of wild men or giants, two and two.
Four figures of lions of immense size, two and
two.
“ These were followed by the figures of a variety
of other indescribable beasts and birds, two
and two, and each figure bore its supply of dresses
for the priests.
“ Eight hundred men dressed in white, with
white caps or helmets. These represented celestial
messengers, and their purpose was, as if to
show the soul of the deceased King the way to
Heaven. Along with these were many bands of
music.
“ The late King’s household. Some of these
bore over their heads a large umbrella or canopy,
composed of three or four tiers, and having long
fringes suspending from it. Others had swords
of state in their hands, and all walked in the
procession in great disorder and confusion.
“ The late King’s brother, in a handsome open
carriage, of singular form and workmanship,
highly gilded and ornamented, and the roof terminating
in a small temple containing cloth for
the priests. This was drawn by a number of
men and horses.
Choufa,* the late King’s son, in a similar carriage,
but still handsomer.
Choufa Noe,f the late King’s nephew, a boy, in
a very superb carriage, holding in his hand the
end of a sash of gold tissue, the other end being
attached to the next carriage immediately after
him, and which contained the body of the late
King. This last was most elegantly gilded and
decorated, and supported by the great officers
of state, walking in single files at the sides of
the carriage, all dressed in white, having helmets
on their heads, sandals on their feet, and carrying
white wands in their hands.
“ A carriage containing a quantity of sandalwood,
and other perfumes for the pile.
“ The bier was followed by soldiers, figures
of animals, musicians, and messengers, of the
same number and kind with those which pre-
* This was the eldest legitimate son of the late King, and
his intended successor ; but the throne, as will be seen in another
place, was usurped by his illegitimate brother, the present
King.—C.
+ This and the last are titles, and literally mean the Prince,
and the Little Prince, of Heaven.