CHAPTER V.

The Marriage.--Polygamy.--Koolyn and Moulick.--Marriage. --Age.--Selection.--Agreement.--Anointment.--Bachelor and Maiden Feasts.--The Joy-Cakes.--Bridegroom starts for Bride’s House.--Reception.--Discussion.--Twelve Friends Party.--Throwing Stone Party.--Ceremony.--Good Interview.--Dining-Room Plagues.--Distribution of Money.--Return.--Reception.--Bridal Feast. 38

Death.--Boithornee.--Bathing.--Anointment.--Sho.--Burning the Body.--Expression of Mourning.--Widows.--Shoratho. 55

Domestic Life, Education, etc. 65

BOOK II.

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