Half the time spent in washing that you spend in scratching would keep you more comfortable.

Don’t man the Ammi, (which among the Ammi reads, “Don’t ape the Lali.”)

Get up a tree rather than dispute the ground with a tiger.

If you don’t pick your neighbor’s fleas you will be bit by your own fleas.

After this digression on the religion and morality of the Lali, we will return to the affairs of the Ammi.


CHAPTER XXII.

Having repaired the damage of the earthquake and flood, the Ammi set out on their march to the country of the Lali, having, first, however, armed themselves with the light weapons and provisions already mentioned. The expedition was led by Koree, who labored hard to remove every obstacle, and he set an example of endurance, as well as infused courage in the irresolute.