êritering in the inner garden, whëre the Emperor’s own palacé is situated, the
Emperor met him, at the distance of at least forty' paces from his throne, on
which hè usually sat; and immediately stretching forth his hand, and taking
hold Of the Lama’s, led him towards the throne, where, after many salutations,
and expressions of affection and pleasure, on both sides, the Lama was
Seated by the Emperor upon the uppermost cushion with himself, and at his
light hand. Much conversation ensued; and (he Emperor was profuse in his
questions and inquiries, respecting the Lama’s health, the circumstances of
his journey, and the entertainment he had met with upon the road. -Having
Satisfied the Emperor as to these particulars, the Lama presented him with
the rarities hè had hrbüghf for that purpose; all of which the Emperor
received in the most' gracious" manner. After about an hour’s~conversation,
the Lama withdrew, being presented by the Emperor with one hundred
thousand taunk, or dieting óf silvèr, and many hundred pieces of curious
silks, some Strings of pearls, and Other curiosities of China. Each of his
attendants were, also, presented with one hundred taunk in silver, and some
pieces ofbrocade.
The Lajna then withdrew, and was conducted to a magnificent palace,
about one mile from the Emperor’s, which had been erected for his abode.
On the next day the Emperor, with the princès, and many nobles óf the
court, attended by five thousand troops, visited thé Lama; who advanced
half way to the gate to meet them, where he received the first salute from the
Emperor. The usual compliments on both sides having passed, the Lama
èntreated the Emperor to take the seat to the right, which, with some reluctance,
he complied with: but, before the Emperor took his seat, he presented
the Lama with the following presents: two lockbaws, or cloaks of curious
and most valuable furs; one string of rich pearls; four thousand pieces of
brocades; fifty thousand taunk of silver; and two curious pictures, ornamented
with jewels»
After some indifferent conversation, the Emperor then communicated his
wishes more at large, with respect to the desire he felt, of being instructed in
some mysteries of the Lama’s religion. They accordingly withdrew, attended
only by Cheengee» Gooroo, to another pant .of ther.palace, where-three seats
were prepared* the one in .the. centre, (larger, .than-ieither of ithe-.»others in
extent,r^pd -risjngjCOHsideraMy higher*sup4n> which theiLama Aa^himsBlf,
-placing the Emperor on thaA^Worj,’which stood to. the right,l and Gheengea
Gooroo on! (hat at his left. The Lsfoa.tbenjid^adiijjyhfocfeeadi towandsithe
Emperor* whispered in his eaavforlaboijtba; quarter?;»!;iaj&haiur,> andthen
setting- himself upright, began to repeat .-aloud vcor-tain : tenets, .©n: religious
sentences, distinctly, which the Emperor .and, Cheengeea .Gooroo continued
to* repeat after him ; and in this manner each sentenee.was repeated, until the
Emperor and hjs> Gooroo ijntrrr iprrfrrti in ithtiw.i» This!ceremony) lasted;(Up-
Wards of three hours, whilst all. their attendants were kept at-a considerable
fdfetajn©»tin the - outer apartment, except tw®-ior..<three ,-devout men, whose
attendance opjhe Lama, at certain intervals of the ceremony, was .necessary,
• and were,occasionally called in. .
The- ceSremony- bfeitigs, concluded for rhatt^y*» (hfi Lama attended): the
Emperor half way -to the gate, -where they separated,-and each retired to
their ■ respective - palaces; of residence. After four days thej . Lama, by an
invitation, waited on the Emperor at his palace,- where they were, entertained
fbr: some- time with music., and the dancing of bp.ys.. After the entertainment,
Cheengeea -Gooroo, arising from his- seat, behind the Einpe,ror;--came in front,
and .addressing him, told 'him that the Lama wished to mention to him.a
circumstance, which friendship; required him not-ipjlneglect; The.-Emperor
then, turning to the Lama, desired he wQqld.spo^iwfrb^ukrcserveuSwhonithe
Lama proceeded to inform him,—“ In the country, of. Hindastan «which
“ lies, on the borders of my country, there resides. a great/prinee^or, rater,
“ for whom 1 hflfve the greatest friendship, I wishrypn^hllBlditowafrd
“ rfcgard him also; and if you will write him.a fetter ,-of friendship, .and
“ -receive his in return, it will afford me. great pleasure, as I wish, you should
“ be known to each other« and a friendly comraMafoafroBisheuldjiffl
“ future, subsisl.betweeu you-.” The Empeuor-.-replied,, that his request was
a very Small -one indeed,"but that.- this, -or any thing .else he desired, should
be readily complied with : lie continued to inquire of the Lama what that