a supposition of the trespasser's ignorances, he, in his mind, finds an excuse for, and pardons, what he mildly terms ' the accident.' But, should any native offend in a similar manner, a war of words would exhibit the irritation of the Hindu's mind ! Nor would he be passive were one of his countrymen to step over "him while asleep; that being considered not only indeli-cate, but productive of serious mischiefs; inducing the visitations of evil spirits, thereby causing disease, and, at no very remote period, death. This strange infatuation must appear perfectly ridiculous in any civilized being, but especially among a race of people who are, one and all, predestinarians. The European should be careful not to stride over any of his domestics who may occasionally lay down in the -veranda, &c. of his house: such an act on the part of an unbeliever, (applying the term to ourselves,) being considered doubly laden with mischief.

The, servants, whether of Europeans, or of natives of consequence, are divided into two classes. The First class, which is known by the designation of nokeron, (plural of noker,) includes such as, either from the important, or confidential, offices they hold, are, in general estimation, judged exempt from all menial duties. They are as follow.