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were gathered, throwing stones by turns, and endeavouring to launch them with such force as to clear the top of the mound. Each one, as we were informed, was compelled to walk three times round the mound before throwing his stone; those who performed the feat successfully regarding it as a sign of good fortune, and feeling confident that during the ensuing twelvemonth their most cherished wishes would most certainly be accomplished.
We returned very quickly to Tosari; and having partaken of lunch, mounted fresh horses, and proceeded to Passerpan, where our carriage was waiting. We reached that place at a late hour, feeling very tired with our fatiguing but most delightful excursion.
