. China, in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits of that ancient empire . I I1 1 s 1 i,^ 1. ■<! ^ ^ ^ i ?i -§ ^ * ?^ l5 THE EMPEROR TAOU-KWA\G. 67 THE EMPEROR TAOU - KWANG REVIEWING HIS GUARDS, PALACE OF PEKING. The groves of polishd spears, the targets boundWith circling gold, the shining helms aroundAgainst the sun with full reflection play,Rival his light, and shed a second day. The Henriaoe. Political feeling, unavoidable discontent amongst a certain portion of the governed,and a growing desire for extended freedom, combine in exposing the imperial
. China, in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits of that ancient empire . I I1 1 s 1 i,^ 1. ■<! ^ ^ ^ i ?i -§ ^ * ?^ l5 THE EMPEROR TAOU-KWA\G. 67 THE EMPEROR TAOU - KWANG REVIEWING HIS GUARDS, PALACE OF PEKING. The groves of polishd spears, the targets boundWith circling gold, the shining helms aroundAgainst the sun with full reflection play,Rival his light, and shed a second day. The Henriaoe. Political feeling, unavoidable discontent amongst a certain portion of the governed,and a growing desire for extended freedom, combine in exposing the imperial throne todaily danger. A Tartar corps, like the Swiss guard of Paris in times gone by, formsthe chiefest protection against treachery or surprise; and these military men are treatedwith a marked distinction by their royal master. Although their fidelity has never beenimpeached, and the rays of imperial favour shine brightly on them, the least abuse ofpower on their part would endanger their existence. Of this fact, the fate of theJanissaries at Constantinople, and of the Mamelukes at Cairo, presents an appallingargument,
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