LETTER V

Time.--How divided in Hindoostaun.--Observances after

Mahurrum--Luxuries and enjoyments resumed.--Black dye used by the

ladies.--Their nose-ring.--Number of rings worn in their ears.--Mode

of dressing their hair.--Aversion to our tooth-brushes.--Toilet of

the ladies.--The Pyjaamahs.--The Ungeeah (bodice).--The Courtie.--The

Deputtah.--Reception of a superior or elder amongst the

ladies.--Their fondness for jewels.--Their shoes.--The state of

society amongst the Mussulmaun ladies.--Their conversational

endowments.--Remark upon the fashion and duty of beards...Page 55

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