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XXVIII. 



The Conclusion of a Cheeta-hunt at Cambay. 



The drawing for this engraving was made by Lady Malet, from a picture 

 painted in water-colours by a native of India, taken on the spot, which 

 although deficient in keeping and perspective, exactly described the scene, 

 intended: it represents the Cheeta growling over the antelope he has just 

 killed in the chase, and the game-keeper cutting off the haunch to give 

 the hungry animal, to redeem the rest of his prey. Sir Charles Malet and 

 some of his Persian friends at Cambay are spectators. One of the atten- 

 dants carries a hawk, trained for the chase of antelopes and other game, 

 which formed a principal amusement at Cambay. 



XXIX. 



View in Goa Harbour. 



This pleasing scene embraces the Fort of Alguarda, near the entrance 

 of the harbour; another fortress at the opening of the river leading to 

 the city; with the convents, churches, and villas in the groves and cocoa- 

 nut woods which surround the bay. 



XXX. 



View of the City of Goa, taken from the River. 



The drawing was made in 1772, when the public buildings in the city, 

 with the churches, convents, and villas on the surrounding woody hills, 

 were all in good repair, and added much to the general beauty of the pros- 

 pect. 



XXXI. 



The Manso. 



The Mango, ( Mangifera Indica Lin.) so deservedly esteemed one of 

 the greatest blessings in India, abounds in most parts of its extensive domi- 



