CHAPTER V. 



NOTHING of importance occurred during the 

 remainder of our stay at Callao until we were 

 relieved by the " Fawn" in October. 



During the time we had been stationed on 

 the Peruvian coast we had received the greatest 

 kindness and hospitality from the residents both 

 in Lima and Callao, many of whom were espe- 

 cially endeared to us from our having been 

 associated with them during the exciting days 

 of the revolution, and it was with much regret 

 that we now prepared to bid them adieu. 



During our long stay in Peruvian waters we 

 had an opportunity of judging of the condition 

 of the country, its climate and resources. The 

 climate is necessarily varied according to the 



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