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and, putting his things together, he should, while the sun has not yet set, go to the. place where he is lodged; but he is not allowed to pass the night in the former place. (36) During the Paggusan, &c. (see 32, down to tree. (37) It is not allowed that there at the same place should stand together one monk and one nun, nor one monk and two nuns, nor two monks and one nun, nor two monks and two nuns. But if there is a fifth person, a male or female novice, or if that place can be seen (by those who pass) or doors open on it, then they are allowed to stand there together. (38) During the Paggusan, &c. (see 32, down to) tree. It is not allowed that there at the same place should stand together a monk and a lay woman, &c. (through the four cases as in $ 28). But if there is a fifth person, a Sthavira or a Sthavirâ, or if that place can be seen (by those who pass) or doors open on it, then they are allowed to stand there together. The same rule applies to a nun and a layman. (39)
14. During the Paggusan monks or nuns are not allowed to accept food, drink, dainties, and spices for one who has not asked them, and whom they have not promised to do so. (40)
Why has this been said, Sir ?' 'Because one 'who collects alms for another without being asked for it, might eat them or not, just as he lists.' (41)
15. During the Paggusan monks or nuns are not allowed to take their meals as long as their body is wet or moist. (42)
How has this been said, Sir ?' 'Seven places which retain the moisture have been declared : the hands, the lines in the hand, the nails, the top of the nails, the brows, the under lip, the upper lip.'
