They form a class of foot-servants peculiar to India. They carry heavy loads on their shoulders, and travel through mountains and valleys. With their pálkís, singhásans, chauḍols, and dúlís, they walk so evenly, that the man inside is not inconvenienced by any jolting. There are many in this country; but the best came from the Dak'hin and Bengal. At Court, several thousands of them are kept. The pay of a head bearer varies from 192 to 384 d. Common bearers get from 120 to 160 d.