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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART III
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They who have understanding in it, and practise it, are the Priests of the highest Order, of which the present King's Father was.

But the common sort of Astronomers are the Weavers.

These men can certainly foretel Eclipses of the Sun and Moon.

They make [Their Almanacks.] Leet, that is Almanacks that last for a Month.

They are written upon a Tallipat leaf, a little above a foot long, and two fingers broad.


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