[19] Cambodian is pronounced “Khmer,” in the language of the country.
[20] See M. Guilloux’s letter in the Appendix.
[21] The drawings of M. Mouhot at first sight recall those of the Polynesians of the North, and more especially of the Carolinas, as they are depicted in the works of Gutke, of Duperoy, and of Dumont d’Urville.
[22] This prediction is already in part fulfilled by an insurrection in favour of the young prince, the king’s brother, shortly after the departure of M. Mouhot. See the letter of M. Silvestre, 4th Jan. 1862.
[23] Sic in orig.—Tr.
[24] These sculptures probably represent the story of the Hindu Ramdyana, of great reputation among Buddhist nations. The angel is Ramana, Tyrant of Ceylon; and the King of the Monkeys, Hanuman, Rama’s General.
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