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the Turks make it very thick, and drink it without 

 sugar, consequently it requires a little practice 

 before the generality of Europeans, and particu- 

 larly Englishmen, can be induced to consider it 

 even drinkable, but in time it is found more 

 palatable than would be at first imagined. 



The coffee-cup being emptied, the attendant, 

 who has been waiting opposite the visitor at a re- 

 spectful distance, advances, and receives the cup 

 in a very elegant manner, balding it in the palms 

 of his hands, but without touching the hand of 

 the person who gives it to him, the doing which 

 would be considered a mark of disrespect, and in 

 countries like Albania, where the plague some- 

 times exists, certainly not agreeable. The smok- 

 ing continues, and perhaps some sherbet or 

 lemonade next makes its appearance. One pipe 

 finished, the non-smoker hopes that his troubles 

 are over, and that he may be able to make his 

 escape. No such good fortune is his lot. To go 

 away without having a second pipe would be con- 

 sidered a most intolerable breach of etiquette ; 

 however, as soon as he has taken one puff at the 

 second pipe he may depart as soon as he pleases. 

 This he does by signifying his intention of with- 



