has been out of the city a number of times of late worshipping the spirits of his distinguished ancestors. At six in the morning the procession moved from the Palace, and passed through the East Gate to the tombs of the kings. It costs 000 to perform the ceremony to the satisfaction of his Majesty. But is is worth it, for it leaves the Palace free from bad devils, prevents ion, and permits of grateful, com-sleep. The eunuchs too were out full force, every mother's sou of them, iny. Corea to-day is richly with this particular species of ity. They seem to develop by a sort of spontaneous combustion, from no one knows where. 'Tirey lost' their innings from October 1894 till February 1896 and jit was thought that they had gone, not }to return, but the Emperor his since declared in their favour and they and j the palace-maids are once more at the bat. Under their administration, the revenue is largely raised by lotteries and the sale of As a result, an increasing number of pawn-shop flags ornament the city. Doors to offices stand wide open, with a
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