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— 469 —<br />

sprang forward, whereupon Lan-ts'an jf| ^ jumped on its back (1),<br />

and disappeared from mortal gaze.<br />

Henceforth not a trace <strong>of</strong> a single wild beast was seen on the<br />

mountain. The happy announcement made to the scholar Li-pi ^<br />

J»j£,, was also literally accomplished. He became Prime Minister<br />

during 10 years (2).<br />

(1) To ride on a tiger is one <strong>of</strong> the privileges <strong>of</strong> Taoist Immortals, genii,<br />

and Buddhist saints. See Chinese Superstitions. Vol. VII. Illustration n» 64.<br />

(2) General Mirror <strong>of</strong> Gods and Immortals, Shen-sien t'ung-hien jji$ f|I| M<br />

g£. Book 14. art. 9. p. 1. — Chronicles <strong>of</strong> Gods (2nd Vol), Show shen-ki &<br />

# IE. p. 54.<br />

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