of an Orchid Hunter. 



i i 



we passed the fine barracks, the shrill bugle-call re- 

 minded us of the company of British officers and 

 men who were pass- 

 ing a lively time 



amongst 



the ao-ree- 



able Barbadians, and 

 who, from what stray 

 political opinions I 

 could overhear, 

 appeared quite able 

 to set us an exam- 

 ple in loyalty. The 

 Phantom took up 

 her position amongst 

 the many other ships 

 which were en orated 

 in discharging carcro, 

 or awaiting orders 

 from En eland. The 

 houses of Bridgetown 

 fringing the harbour 

 are constructed of a 

 light pinky stone, 

 which, seen in the 

 strong light of this 



climate, presents a most attractive appearance. Al- 

 most before the anchors had swung out of the bows of 



A BARBADIAN SOLDIER. 



