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- # CHAPTER XXXV. They Visit The Lords Piko And Hello
## Overview
This is chapter XXXV of the novel "Mardi: And a Voyage Thither." It spans from line 4781 to 4877 of the source text.
## Context
This chapter is part of the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN), a work by Herman Melville. The novel was extracted from the file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9) and is included within the larger collection [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW). This chapter follows [CHAPTER XXXIV. Of The Isle Of Diranda](arke:01KG8AJRBNSJG790G3F7NEF9RW) and precedes [CHAPTER XXXVI. They Attend The Games](arke:01KG8AJRBWN0BRQCNFT0CX6SN6).
## Contents
This chapter details the arrival and reception of the characters at Diranda, where they are hosted by Lords Piko and Hello. The narrative describes the lords' palace, their customs, and their penchant for elaborate, often violent, games and festivities. The chapter includes descriptions of the lords' regalia, their drinking habits, and their preparations for a large festival involving combat. The text also touches upon the island's landscape and the anticipation of the upcoming games. The chapter is divided into two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKQ1A5ZJAKTE84NMPNKSF) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKQYP9D1KM16A39H394H6).
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