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1837. wind was foul and contrary, and our boat took shelter in’
Zz. 38. port on the Roumeliot sid» f the gulf, and, on the morning
of the 27th of May’ £-ding that there was no chance ©
getting forwar®, T +arn-3 ++ the opposite coast, and ran fo
a little village, where T determined to hire horses, and push
forward for Patras by land. We came to anchor near ?
shop, where the proprietor sold every variety of petty mer
chandise, such as wine, paper, candles, nails, &c., and W¢
book some coffee, whilst a person went in search of horses
The owner of the cattle arrived soon afterwards, to make #
bargain of a dollar each horse for Vostizza. He had left hif
animals concealed behind a bridge, and, as soon as we had
agreed to his terms, éhey were produced. This cunning ¥
the result of a long experience of Turkish violence. We sé!
off with some companions for Vostizza, along a road border
ing close upon the gulf, at the foot of lofty banks or hillf
that bound either side of the water. We passed some ric
little valleys, finely cultivated and all planted with the little
carraut-trees. Stopped at a hut in the middle of the day:
and ate some black bread and olives, and drank some wine
and water. Again set forward and reached Vostizza, a little
sea-port situated in a rich and well-cultivated valley, all
planted with currants. The people appeared industriousf
at work. On walking out into the town of Vostizza, I found
a few stone houses, apparently lately erected, and of publi
utility. “Saw a concotirse of people around one of these, 1
which there was to be an auction of public lands.
“In the khan or lodgings where I put up, there wad
nothing to be had to eat but eggs and caviare. I went #0
bed early, intending to be called at three o’clock, but could
not sleep from the noise of Greeks, who were laughing and
dancing in the next room. When I had by dint of threst?
and vociferations quieted these fellows, I was beset by suck
multitudes of fleas that I could not obtain a moment’