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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART I
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This being kindled in the potsheard flames, and gives an exceeding light.

They carry it upon their heads with the flame foremost; the basket hiding him that is under it, and those that come behind it.

In their hands they carry three or four small bells, which they tingle as they go, that the noyse of their steps should not be heard.

Behind the man that carries the light, go men with Bowes and Arrows.

And so they go walking along the Plains, and by the Pond sides, where they think the Deer will come out to feed.


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