The pilot stands upon the one, and the steersman before the other, with a large oar in his hand.

This oar takes the place of the modern helm.

Twelve boatmen in solid silver are rowing under the orders of these two officers; Kames himself being seated in the centre, hatchet and sceptre in hand.

Such were some of the objects buried with one single mummy; and I have even now enumerated only the most remarkable among them.

The technical processes throughout are irreproachable, and the correct taste of the craftsman is in no wise inferior to his dexterity of hand.