the Bahima the word for “lion” some years ago was _mpologoma_. But when a prominent chief of that name died, the word for lion was changed to _kichunchu_. Again, in the Bahima language the word for “nine” used to be _mwenda_, a word which occurs with the same meaning but dialectical variations in the languages of other tribes of central and eastern Africa. But when a chief who bore the name Mwenda died, the old name for “nine” had to be changed, and accordingly the word _isaga_ has been substituted for it.(1408) In Siam it used to be difficult to ascertain the king’s real name, since it was carefully kept secret from fear of sorcery; any one who mentioned it was clapped into gaol. The king might only be referred to under certain high-sounding titles, such as “the august,” “the perfect,” “the supreme,” “the great emperor,” “descendant of the angels,” and so on.(1409) In Burma it was accounted an impiety of the deepest dye to mention the name of the reigning sovereign; Burmese subjects, even when they were far from their country, could not be prevailed upon to do so;(1410) after his accession to the throne the king was known by his royal titles only.(1411) The proper name of the Emperor of China may neither be pronounced nor written by any of his subjects.(1412) Coreans were formerly forbidden, under severe penalties, to utter the king’s name, which, indeed, was seldom known.(1413) When a prince ascends the throne of Cambodia he ceases to be designated by his real name; and if that name happens to be a common word in the language, the word is often changed. Thus, for example, since the reign of King Ang Duong the word _duong_, which meant a small coin, has been replaced by _dom_.(1414) In the island of Sunda it is taboo to utter any word which coincides with the name of a prince or chief.(1415) The name of the rajah of Bolang Mongondo, a district in the west of Celebes, is never mentioned except in case of urgent necessity, and even then his pardon must be asked repeatedly before the liberty is taken.(1416) In the island of Sumba people do not mention the real name of a prince, but refer to him by the name of the first slave whom in his youth he became master of. This slave is regarded by the chief as his second self, and he enjoys practical impunity for any misdeeds he may commit.(1417)