We had just resolved upon lying down, as best we might,
for a sleep, when a messenger came to say that the house
was wanted for the accommodation of the family of the
I{atumahatmay& of Kuruwiti Korale, who had just made the
ascent; and out we had to turn, which we did willingly
enough, for ladies, young and old, were now the parties to
be accommodated. This Bafcmahatmay^, an able, active
and intelligent Kandian Chief, was educated at the Colombo
Academy, and is believed to be a Christian, although his
family are Buddhists; his presenc9 therefore appeared more
that of tJie natural protector of his family, than as a co-wor-
shipper with them.* He offered to obtain for our use the



• An appu once told bis ma-ster, opologctically, that he >ycnt on pilgri-
iii»"C to the Kflani vili&ra and dagoba, "to plcoEe the womans."



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prieeU' house on the Peak, but thin we would not consent
ta 'Returning therefore once more to the terrace, we
stationed ourselves near the entrance at the southern angle,.
and watched the companies of pilgrims as they came up.
