[244] A viss was then equal to 3.65 pounds avoirdupois. It has now been standardized at 3.60 pounds. [245] Native servant (_bhai_). [246] A dacoit leader in Tharrawaddy in the early days of the pacification of Pegu (1852-1860). This reward was offered by the Government of India instead of the modest two thousand suggested by Sir Arthur Phayre. Gaung Gyi went across the frontier when Tharrawaddy became too hot. I met some of his descendants in Mandalay. [247] Major W. R. Stone, I.A. [248] I refrain from specifying many others, still living, lest by naming some I seem to slight others equally worthy. [249] See p. 122. [250] See p. 166. [251] For years afterwards, perhaps to this day, as a measure of superabundant caution, the city gates were closed early in the night, to the annoyance and inconvenience of strayed revellers returning late from dance or dinner without the walls. [252] Brigadier-General W. H. Dobbie, C.B., commanding a brigade in India. [253] See p. 195. [254] For many years Chinese adviser to the Government of Burma. [255] Colonel F. B. Longe, C.B., R.E., formerly Surveyor-General in India. [256] Colonel E. W. M. Norie, A.D.C., Assistant Military Secretary at the War Office. [257] Major J. W. L. ffrench-Mullen, C.I.E., Commandant of the Myitkyina Battalion of Military Police. [258] A temporary hall built for the occasion, of mats and bamboos, gaily adorned with flowers and curtains and paper ornaments. [259] Teacher. [260] See p. 115. [261] Sir Harvey Adamson, K.C.S.I., Lieutenant-Governor of Burma, formerly Member of the Council of the Governor-General. [262] The late Sir Denzil Ibbetson, K.C.S.I., Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab. [263] The late Sir Edward Baker, K.C.S.I., afterwards Lieutenant- Governor of Bengal, whose early death we have had but lately to deplore. [264] I am aware that he has to obtain the Viceroy’s concurrence; but he has the advantage of the last word. [265] I need hardly say (as I proposed it) that I regard this as a sound measure. [266] See note on p. 295. [267] Some of these officers are Arakanese, one a Talaing; all are natives of Burma. [268] I must not be thought to regard these addresses with levity. I appreciated them highly, and have preserved them all. [269] I have elsewhere paid my humble tribute of respect to Dr. Cushing’s memory. The first person to join with me in lamenting his loss was the Right Reverend Bishop Cardot, of the Roman Catholic Church. Our own Bishop was not backward in expressing his sorrow and appreciation. In Burma, at least, there is some unity among Christians. [270] Mr. G. C. B. Stirling, C.I.E. [271] See p. 175. [272] House of a Shan Chief. [273] Skirt. [274] Knife, of any size. [275] Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, Gaudama. [276] Eaters (= owners) of wells. [277] See p. 250. [278] Mr. W. A. Hertz, C.S.I. [279] See p. 249. [280] Sir Frank Campbell Gates, K.C.I.E., C.S.I.