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the general effect is heightened by the numerous towers of 
the churches and convents scattered in various parts of the 
city. The land gradually becomes more elevated beyond 
the town, and clumps of orange trees and other evergreens, 
here and there intermixed, are more frequent as the eye 
reaches the open country, where they spread out in rich 
profusion. Numerous small conical hills are seen in the 
back ground, which are covered with a short, but verdant 
growth of heaths and ferns ; ; and the view is bounded on 
each side by lofty mountains.” 
- The habits of the people are thus described : “ In all 
seasons of the year the men wrap themselves in large cloth 
cloaks, one corner of which is usually thrown over the left 
shoulder. With the cxception of the cloak, their dress is 
simple, and well suited to the mild climate in which they 
live. It consists of a short jacket and breeches of a coarse 
blue, or brown, cotton cloth, from beneath which, white 
linen or cotton drawers hang several inches below the knees, 
both garments being loose and untied. Boots of unblacked 
leather reach rather more than half way up the legs, and 
the head is covered with a blue cloth cap, called ‘ carapu- 
ca.” * The females of the Azores have not the clear, flo- 
_ vid complexion so much admired in some other countries, 
but their countenances are not devoid of animation, and 
are often highly expressive. Their feet are remarkably 
small, and their gait is slow and graceful. Females of the 
better class are seldom seen in the streets, as it is esteemed 
highly indecorous for them to appear in public, unless ac- 
companied by their fathers or brothers; even then, their 
faces are veiled, and they are wrapt in large blue woollen 
cloaks, or are dressed in a peculiar, and uniform black 
habit called “ manto,” which equally protects them from 
the gaze of the multitude.” 
Then come descriptions of the Friars, Nuns, religious 
houses, &c. The superstition of the Azoreans is equalled 
only by their ignorance. The customs, ceremonies, pen- 
ances, processions, &c. during Lent are minutely described ; 
we extract the following passage: “In the afternoon of 
Good Friday, another procession takes place, when all the 
images which have been already noticed, are again carried 
through the streets : and in addition, an attempt is made to 
