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0241	Among the Celestials : vol.1
天の間で : vol.1

0241

Among the Celestials : vol.1

天の間で : vol.1

With the aid of a committee of some of
these, my preparations for the attack of the
Mustagh Pass progressed most favourably.
The services of a first-rate guide were secured ;
his name was Wali, and he was a native of
Askole, the nearest village on the Kashmir
side of the pass. It was many years since he
had come to Yarkand by the route, but he
undertook to say he had not forgotten it, and
could guide me by it all right. Besides him,
three other Baltis were enlisted to carry loads,
if it should be found impossible to take ponies
over the pass. Thirteen ponies were bought,
and four Ladakis engaged to look after them.
Among these Ladakis was a man named
Mohamed Esa (formerly Drogpa), who had
accompanied Messrs. Carey and Dalgleish to
Tibet, and whom Colonel Bell had sent back
to me to help me through. He was placed in
charge of the caravan, and made responsible
for its efficiency. Three complete sets of shoes
for each pony were taken, and new pack-saddles
and blankets. All the men were thoroughly
well equipped with heavy sheepskin coats, fur
caps, and new footgear. Orders were sent on
to Kugiar, the last principal village on the

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