264 AFOOT THROUGH THE 



population, made up of a hundred international varieties 

 of the genus " shark." 



The Mediterranean had accomplished a happy 

 medium of climate, and the atmosphere was that of a 

 perfect summer day. So my wanderings drew to a close. 

 Any small discomforts or fatigues I had endured were 

 forgotten or decently shrouded in a golden mist of 

 pleasant memories. All I retained was my early convic- 

 tion that the " vale of Cashmere " was worthy of many 

 years of wishing for, many efforts to reach. There are 

 many lands to see on this earth ; many I wish to visit ; 

 that I shall find one fairer I cannot hope. 



