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the general effect is heightened by the numerous towers of 
the churches and convents scattered in various parts of the 
city. The land gradually becomes more elevated beyond 
the town, and clumps of orange trees and other evergreens, 
here and there intermixed, are more frequent as the eye 
reaches the open country, where they spread out inrich 
profusion. Numerous smal] conical hills are seen in the 
back ground, which are covered with a short, but verdant 
growth of heaths and ferns 3 and the view is bounded on 
each side by lofty mountains.” 
e habits of the people are thus described : “ In all 
nclliniis of the year the men wrap themselves in large cloth 
cloaks, one corner of which is usually thrown over the left 
shoulder. With the cxception of the cloak, their dress is 
simple, and well suited to the mild climate in which they 
live. Itconsists of a short jacket and breeches of a coarse 
blue, or brown, cotton cloth, from beneath which, white 
linen or cotton drawers hang several inches below the knees, 
both garments being loose and untied. Boots of unblacies 
leather reach rather more than half way up the legs, and 
the head i is covered with a blue cloth cap, called we carapu- 
ca.” of the Azores have not the clear, flo- 
rid complexion so much admired in some other countries, 
but their countenances are not devoid of animation, and 
are often highly y expressive. Their feet are remarkably 
small, and their gait is slow and graceful. Females of the 
better class are seldom seen in the streets, as it is esteem 
n come emesis of the Friars, Nuns, religious 
houses, &c. The superstition of the Azoreans is equalled 
only by their ignorance. The customs, ceremonies, ped- 
ances, processions, &c. during Lent are minutely described ; 
we extract the following pasta : “In the afternoon of 
Good Friday, another procession takes place, when all the 
images which have been already noticed, are again carried 
through the streets : and in addition, an ater is made to 
