Pavilion containing the Ashes of the late King of Siam in the Gardens attached to the Palace at Bangkok To face 61 The Bar of the River Menam 63 Clock Tower at Bangkok 65 Scene on the River Menam, near Bangkok 67 A Priest in his Boat 69 The new Palace of the King of Siam, Bangkok 71 Kun Motte, a Siamese Noble and Savant 74 Building for the Incremation of the Queen of Siam 76 Saya Visat, head of Christians at Bangkok 78 Portico of the Audience-hall at Bangkok 81 Laotian House 92 M. Mouhot and his Servants surprised by a Leopard 98 Cemetery at Bangkok 103 Building erected at the Funeral of the Queen of Siam 107 Bivouac of M. Mouhot in the Forests of Laos To face 112 Ruins at Pan Brang, Chaiapume 117 Elephants bathing 124 Caravan of Elephants crossing the Mountains of Laos 127 “Park” of Elephants, external view 131 Laotian Girls To face 134 Reception of M. Mouhot by the Kings of Laos To face 143 Laotian Woman 145 A Chief attacking a Rhinoceros in the Forest of Laos 149 Siamese Money 161 New Carabus (Mouhotia gloriosa) 183 Land Shell (Helix cambojiensis) 184 Undescribed Land Shells To face 186 Map At the end.

TRAVELS IN INDO-CHINA, ETC.

CHAPTER XIII.

Half-a-mile beyond Bakhêng are the ruins of Ongcor-Thôm. A partly-destroyed road, hidden by thick layers of sand and dust, and crossing a large ditch, half filled with blocks of stone, portions of columns, and fragments of sculptured lions and elephants, leads to the gateway of the town, which is built in the style of a triumphal arch.

These remains are in a tolerable state of preservation, and