 | 1834 - 624 페이지
...blessing, which is bestowed by making the sign of the cross. All being seated, tea and sweetmeats arc brought in and handed to each guest, while the byes...in recompense: in this manner they parade round the hull and receive similar gratuities, till the morning dawns and the company disperse. Should the madreeas... | |
 | Asiatic journal - 1838 - 1238 페이지
...the cross. All being seated, tea and sweetmeats are brought in and handed to each guest, while M £ the byes perform their evolutions and chaunt their...the hall and receive similar gratuities, till the morningdawns and the company disperse. Should the madreeas and padreeas so determine, the byes retire... | |
 | 1860 - 600 페이지
...females. When a superior relative comes in, such as a godmother or an aunt, the bride kisses her bauds and asks a blessing, which is bestowed by making the...guest, while the byes perform their evolutions and chant their melodies in. a corner of the hall, until it is time for them to come forward. The byes... | |
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... presented to the bride and bridegroom, the former of whom is tenderly kissed by all females. When a superior relative comes in, such as a godmother or an aunt, the bride kisses her hands and asks a blessing, which is bestowed by making the sign of... 