Note 161 — Chapter IX · THE STONES OF THE BORO BUDOOR
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Gardus are guard-houses erected for the accommodation of the men who take their turn in watching the roads at night; near the entrance of each hangs the beloq (block), a piece of wood which, being hollow, is beaten with a stick to proclaim the hour or to signal fire, amok, the appearance of kechus (armed thieves), etc.