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National Geographic : 1925 Apr
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THE LAND OF THE YELLOW LAMA These are used to CHIMNEYS IN FRONT OF THE PALACE AT MULI burn pine branches and incense as spirit offerings. In the foreground is a Muli villager. by a stunted tree, supposed to lend cheer to the somber place. We ascended a broad, steep stairway in utter darkness. The steps were close and narrow and the railing was so low to the ground as to be useless. I had to feel my way. AN AUDIENCE WITH THE KING OF MULI Two flights up and we stood before a greasy curtain, black from the marks of buttered fingers. A Hsifan servant drew it aside and we passed through an ante- chamber, then a large, bright room, and we were in the presence of the king. On my approach he rose, bowed, and beckoned me to a chair next to a small table loaded with Muli delicacies. He occupied a chair, facing me. I had great difficulty in distinguishing my host's features, as he sat with his back to the light coming from an open bay window, while he watched every muscle of my face. The king stood 6 feet 2 inches, in high embroidered Tibetan boots of velvet. He 469
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