W.H.Allen and Co., London, 1881.] [Footnote 52: About the Gandharvavivaha form of marriage, see note to page 28 of Captain R.F.Burton's "Vickram and the Vampire; or Tales of Hindu Devilry." Longman, Green & Co., London, 1870.

This form of matrimony was recognised by the ancient Hindus, and is frequent in books.

It is a kind of Scotch Wedding--ultra-Caledonian--taking place by mutual consent without any form or ceremony.

The Gandharvas are heavenly minstrels of Indra's court, who are supposed to be witnesses.] =END OF PART III.=.