PRONUNCIATION OF PROPER NAMES.

The vowel _â_, is always to be pronounced as in father.

The vowel _a_, as in America, or as u in dull, i in bird, &c.

The vowel _e_, always as a in cake.

The vowel _í_, as e in cede, or ee in reed.

The vowel _i_, as in pin.

The vowel _ú_, as in flute.

The vowel _u_, as in bull.

Pati is therefore pronounced putty, &c.




CONTENTS.


TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

ADVENTURES OF SOMADATTA.