CHAPTER VIII. The temple of Sumboonath--View from the platform of the
temple--The valley of Nepaul and its resources--Tradition respecting
it--Entrance of the Prime Minister into Katmandu--The two kings--A
brilliant reception.

CHAPTER IX. Sketch of the career of his Excellency General Jung
Bahadoor, Prime Minister of Nepaul.

CHAPTER X. The titles of his Excellency General Jung Bahadoor
Coomaranagee in England--Extraordinary notions of the British public on
Indian affairs--Jung Bahadoor's conciliatory policy--Our unsuccessful
attempt to penetrate beyond the permitted boundaries--Dangerous position
of the Prime Minister--His philanthropic designs--Great opposition on the
part of Durbar--Native punishments--A Nepaulese chief-justice--Jung's
popularity with the peasantry and army.

CHAPTER XI. The temple of Balajee--The old Newar capital--The houses and
temples of Patn--View from the city gates--Nepaulese festivals--The
Newars skilful artisans--The arsenal--The magazine and cannon-foundry.

CHAPTER XII. Kindness of the Mahila Sahib--His motive--Drawing-room
ornaments--Visit to the palace of Jung Bahadoor--A trophy of the London
season--Grand Durbar at the reading of the Queen of England's
letter--Dress of the officers--Review of troops--Dancing boys.

CHAPTER XIII. Distinguishing features of the races of Nepaul--The
Ghorkas--Maintenance of the Nepaul army--Bheem Singh's monument--A feast
at the Minister's--We bid him adieu--Ascent of the Sheopoori--Magnificent
view of the Himalayas from its summit.