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south is an anchorage which could easily accom- 

 modate a dozen line-of-battle ships ; and beyond, 

 again, two creeks run up in opposite directions. 

 With such natural advantages, it is wonderful that 

 the place did not develop more in the days of 

 sailing craft, but the near vicinity of Sebenico and 

 Spalatro kept it down. To the north of the vil- 

 lage a beginning has been made with a causeway 

 which is to connect the village with the mainland. 

 At present the work is suspended, and the bridge 

 seems likely to be replaced for an indefinite period, 

 as at present, by a ferry. 



After a consultation with the headman of the 

 village, we once more embarked on a fishing-boat, 

 and proceeded to the northernmost of the two 

 creeks which I have above mentioned. At the 

 end of this we found a convenient spot for the 

 tent between three olive-trees. The situation was 

 beautiful, and at night, when the water and the 

 hills were lit up by a nearly full moon, it was 

 perhaps more picturesque than any camp we had 

 hitherto pitched. Nor were we much troubled 

 by spectators, one reason being, doubtless, the 

 distance from the village, and another, that, the 

 vintage being in full swing, all hands were fully 

 occupied. The creek afforded a capital bathing- 

 place, but drinking-water had to be brought from 

 the village. 



The quail were " in " when we reached this 



