How Teeth Were Regarded In Valapee Coiling through the thickets, like the track of a serpent, wound along the path we pursued.

And ere long we came to a spacious grove, embowering an oval arbor.

Here, we reclined at our ease, and refreshments were served.
Little worthy of mention occurred, save this.

Happening to catch a glimpse of the white even teeth of Hohora one of our attendants, King Peepi coolly begged of Media the favor, to have those same dentals drawn on the spot, and presented to him.
Now human teeth, extracted, are reckoned among the most valuable ornaments in Mardi.

So open wide thy strong box, Hohora, and show thy treasures.