Through Burmah to Western China, Notes of a Journey in 1863 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...for all that might befall us during the journey--a payment of ten rupees for each man, presents to the Tsaubwas of places passed through, of course, not included. They gave an account of the route, which was duly noted down by Eaj Singh. In the evening paid a visit to the Woon, who had not been at the puey to-day, and told him of my intention to go to Mowun, and also that I thought it better to accompany the Tsike' to Bodwin, as it would show the friendship between the two Governments (Burmese and British), and be a sign to the Kakhyeens and Shans. He said nothing, but evidently did not relish the proposal. I remained all night at the little temporary house of the Nikandan, and had a long chat with the Tsike who improves on acquaintance. 11th.--Went to Bamd to breakfast, and then returned to the puey. Came in between the Woon and his son while the ballet was going on--the dancers this morning being a company of rather good-looking girls from the middle quarter. After this a cymbal-playing tumbler, with two drumming attendants, took the arena, and displayed his feats of agility till the arrival of the regular actors. During the play I observed not far from me the agent or interpreter to the "Bochap," or commander-in-chief of the Pansee forces, along with his son, to whom I had rendered some professional assistance. On rising to go to my room at the Nikandan's the interpreter followed me, and after a while began a long confidential conversation on the subject of the Pansee insurrection. He tells me that the Shan district beyond the Kakhyeen hills is dangerous, but after passing this all was safe to Tali. The Shans and Pansees are now at war, and he of course naturally takes the side of the latter. A force will be sent to escort him back, and he want...