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‘The principal difference between the palaces and Chinese dwellings of the better class lies in a much lighter system of construction. There is the same general disposition of the plan, viz., a series of detached blocks, separated by open courts or gardens, and placed in communication with one another by covered corridors.’ The official rules are stated to prescribe the dimensions in width and height for all Chinese habitations, and the number of columns which may be used. ‘The principal hall, for instance, is not allowed to be wider than three bays, if for a man of letters only, five, if for a mandarin, seven for a prince, and only the palace of the emperor may have nine or more bays.’