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of these run s forward to kn ock at the door, another
takes th e reins, another presents a stool to assist his
muster to alight, and others carry the various articles
which he may require during the visit. As th e guest
steps into the court, a servant receives his sandals, and
brings wat er that he may wash his feet. He is th en
invited into th e festal cham ber, where his host and
EGTPTIA.."i GABDE...,",
hostess sit side by side on a double chair, to which
their favouri te monkey is tied.
4. On his ..hav en head th e Egyp tian gentleman
wears a wig with little top curls, and long queues
which hang behind. His beard is short---a 10n O' one
is only for the king. His large-sleeved robe is of fine
white linen, and he is adorned with necklace, bracelets,