Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 2) (London, 1832)

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destroyed Goliah of Gath. This, however, can
hardly be supposed, although the similarity is
remarkably striking.

The figure of Khaunce is made up of bamboo
and paper, representing a human being of
gigantic stature, and bearing a most fierce
countenance, with some certain appendages, as
horns, tail, &c, to render the figure more dis-
gusting. It is placed near the bank of the
river Goomtie, in a conspicuous situation, for
the wonder and admiration of some, the terror
of the weak, and the satisfaction of the be-
lievers in the fabled story of Kornea and his
supposed supernatural power.

Kornea is represented by a little boy, dressed
in costly apparel, who is conveyed in grand
procession, seated on an elephant, and sur-
rounded by attendants on horseback, with
bands of music, and a multitude of followers,
through the principal streets of the city to
the chosen spot where Khaunce is placed to
be attacked by the child.

When the farce is properly prepared for
the attack, the child, I am told,—for I have