New York, 1887, p.

7.

As he left his home his parents put clay on his head, and to teach him self-control they placed a bow and arrows in his hand, with the in junction not to use them during his long fast, no matter how great the temptation might be.

He was bidden to weep as he sung the prayer and to wipe his tears with the palms of his hands, to lift his wet hands to heaven, and then lay them on the earth.

With these instructions, the youth departed to enter upon the trial of his endur ance.