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concealment from the Chukpas, were also sparsely inhabited. Soon after we had pitched our camp at Kamoyogma, the Rundor Pombo's Deputy, Nymget Sring, paid us a visit. He gave us milk and cheese, nominally as presents but really in the hope of receiving a more valuable gift. In our route there were, at no great distance, two rather difficult passes, and our purpose was to cross these and then wait for the return of our men
LARGE GLACIER NEAR THE NABO LA PASS).
from Fobrang. We entered into negotiations with Nymget Sring, and after much talking, he agreed to sell us barley and to supply us with ten yaks at the rate of twelve annas per march for each animal, for at least three days. This arrangement suited us very well and was probably an advantageous one for Nymget Sring. In such circumstances it was the custom of the officials to commandeer the animals or provisions required, but
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