XXI.--THE DRESS OF SHAME--SUN COLOURS.

Trust reposed in marriage councils never abused--The dress of
shame--Rich costumes of married ladies--Brilliant colours imparted
by the sun--The silver-green silk--Sun silk--Women instructed in
the ART OF PLEASING--Former habits of married women--Example on
children--Deceit


XXII.--COSTUMES.

LADY'S COSTUME--The
waistcoat--Tunic--Trousers--Anklets--Trimmings--
Colours--Sandals--HEAD ORNAMENTS--Soles to protect the feet--The
fan--Precious stones--Turbans--Canopy--Long veils--Distinctive
feature for the unmarried--Elaborate costumes allowed after
marriage--GENTLEMAN'S COSTUME


XXIII.--PREPARATIONS FOR THE MARRIAGE.

The civil marriage--Purification of the bride--The hair--The
tree-comb--Marriage costume--Marriage ceremony repeated after
birth of each child--Religious ceremony--Suspended in case of
dissensions--Efforts for reconciliation--Contingencies provided
for--An instance