[20]. I am indebted for some of these facts to a thoughtful and inspiring article by the Rev. A. Bunker, in The Baptist Missionary Magazine, March, 1879.
[21]. See [Appendix B]. Being the first printed statement of Christian truth presented to the Burman mind, it has a peculiar interest.
[22]. For this phrase of Dante’s I am indebted to Canon Farrar.
[24]. The work done through the zayat is described in a sketch by Mrs. E. C. Judson, entitled “Wayside Preaching.” See [Appendix F].
[25]. At the time of writing this, not having heard much of baptism, he seems to have ascribed an undue efficacy to the ordinance. He has since corrected his error; but the translator thinks it the most fair and impartial to give the letter just as it was written at first.
CHAPTER VI.
LIFE IN RANGOON (CONTINUED).
1819-1823.
On December 21, 1819, Mr. Judson and Mr. Colman, leaving their wives alone in Rangoon, began their journey up the Irrawaddy to Ava, the capital of the empire. The following extract from Mr. Judson’s journal describes their journey up the river, their unsuccessful visit at the royal court, and their return to Rangoon:
“December 10. A few days ago we succeeded in purchasing a boat for the journey to Ava, after having spent a whole week in the search. Have since been employing workmen to cover it and put it in order.