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four hours); and when a fire is seen on the mountain every one is to set fire to the foreigners' houses. All Booty (gold and Silver) must be carried off and brought back to the starting place. No clamour is to be allowed. On returning to the rendezvous at the hill of Wong Kong further open deliberation to be held and division made, and no exclusive possession to be allowed. If any unlawful act be committed, proceedings to be taken by general consent.
If the Superior Authorities manifest disapproval, there are ourselves to bear it; but if on the contrary, rewards are bestowed, all (will be entitled to share them having) supported us with their strength.
We entreat you, Great Leader, promptly to assemble your forces and to act in accordance with this plan, and so attack them while unprepared and take them at unawares." This indeed will be felicitous, most felicitous.
This respectfully address to our clansman Chen Row Mu, and to Lo-Ta Hsing, the two