They had found the people at Wu Chih Hsientheir last halting placevery rude. The magistrate not only declared he could not protect them unless they put on Chinese clothing. but made them give up much of their luggage. The clothing not only failed as a disguise. but seemed to emphasize the fact that they were refugees. and must have been meant by the officials to humiliate them or else as a practical joke. for they certainly looked awkward and clumsy. Just as we got to the south b ank of the river. we saw the Chang Te Fu md Chu Wang party arrive on the north bank. so we waited till they came across. We were now a large companymade up as follows: Chu Wang party.
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