With many a fold of skirt close sweeping o'er the earth A thin veil over the face to ward off dust and dirt Beautiful complexions all, and in height of noble stature They every one have those slim waists so loved by Ling Wang of old.
#ALB.M. Consulate.
Proudly the Consulate building stands on the shore of the river But alas! there is none of the dignity which characterises the. officials of Han.
The storeyed dwelling-house is like any merchant's residence, Distinguished only by the flag-staff which pierces the clouds on high.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.