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draw to some distance from the merchandise; that the Carthaginians then, going ashore, examine the gold, and if the quantity seems suf- ficient for the merchandise, they take it up and sail away; but if it is not sufficient, they go on board their ships again and wait; the natives

On a modern trade-route through the mountains of Sikkim. The shoulder- baskets and covers of matting are easily distinguishable.

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