Travels in the central parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos : during the years 1858, 1859, and 1860 . 3rt >C Drawn by M. Catenacci, from a Sietch by M. FOUND ON MOUNT PHRABAT. the walls bear traces of gilding, but they are blackeneby time and smoke. A catafalque rises in the centre, 120 SARABURI. Chap. III. surrounded with strips of gilded serge, and there is tobe seen the famous footprint of Buddha. To this sacredspot the pilgrims bring their offerings, cut paper, cups,dolls, and an immense number of toys, many of thembeing wrought in gold and silver. Aft
Travels in the central parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos : during the years 1858, 1859, and 1860 . 3rt >C Drawn by M. Catenacci, from a Sietch by M. FOUND ON MOUNT PHRABAT. the walls bear traces of gilding, but they are blackeneby time and smoke. A catafalque rises in the centre, 120 SARABURI. Chap. III. surrounded with strips of gilded serge, and there is tobe seen the famous footprint of Buddha. To this sacredspot the pilgrims bring their offerings, cut paper, cups,dolls, and an immense number of toys, many of thembeing wrought in gold and silver. After staying a week on the mountain, and addingmany pretty and interesting objects to my collection,our party returned to Arajik, the Prince of Phrabatinsisting on sending another guide with me, althoughmy friend the mandarin, with his attendants and ele-phants, had kindly remained to escort me back to hisvillage. There I again partook of his hospitality, and,taking leave of him the day following, I resumed myvoyage up the river. Before night I arrived at Saraburi,the chief town of the province of Pakpriau,
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