An Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet - Prajna Quest

580 TIBET.matter.This guardian power, who inspires us with his illuminationson every momentous and greatoccasion, indulged me with a divination,from which I have collected, that every thing will be well. Setyour heart at rest ; for though a separation is about to take place betweenus, yet our friendship will not cease to exist ; but through thefavour of interposing Providence, you may rest assured itwill increase,and terminate eventually in that which will be for the best."I should have paid less regard to so strange an observation, had itnot been for thisreason, that, however strange their doctrines may befound, yet I judge, they are the best foundation on which we can fixour dependance; since superstition, combining with inclination, to implantsuch friendly sentiments in their minds, will ever constitute thestrongest barrier for their preservation. If opposed to the deep-rootedprejudices of a people, no plan can reasonably be expected to succeed;if itagree with them, success must probably be the result.I now beg leave to close the present address ; and, though the successof my undertaking has not equalled my own wishes, yet Ideriveto myself Some consolation from the assurance, that Ishall be acquittedof blame, or negligence, in the execution of your orders ; and, permitme to add, 1 wait with the utmost solicitude, the judgment that shallbe passed upon my conduct.Ihave the honour to be,tire. ^C' ^c.SAMUEL TURNER.