Note 1 — INTRODUCTION
H. (Henry) Parker translation
Of course, in the case of the “flies” on the rice the usual remedy of their forefathers will be tried. A Bali Tiyannā, a priest who makes offerings to arrest or avert the evil influences due to unpropitious planets, will be summoned. After presenting a small offering, he will march round the crop, blowing a perforated chank shell in order to alarm any unfavourable spirits; at each side of the field he will formally exorcise the flies, and in a loud voice order them to depart.1