Note 5 — Chapter XLIII · THE MANCHURIAN FRONTIER.
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Their landing caused a great sensation, and the people gathered in crowds. The Governor received them in a pavilion, and was dressed in richly-figured silk robes, with the cap surmounted by a crystal ball and peacocks’ feather. Refreshments were offered, and among them small cups of samchoo or rice wine, and all they said was taken down by scribes; but they were not permitted to visit the city. Previously to this, Admiral Putiatin, of the Russian navy, defied the authorities, and entered the city, as it were, sword in hand; for, permission having been denied him on the pretence that he would not be safe against the insults of the people, the admiral took with him four armed men, and went through the streets. It was on a similar pretence that Mr. Collins was diverted from his purpose.