170 CAMPS IN THE CARIBBEES. 
These islands are of coral formation, and the former 
is a perfect preserve, being abundantly stocked with- 
game. Two gentlemen lease it from the crown, 
though it formerly belonged to the ancient Codrington 
family. Its horses are celebrated throughout the is- 
lands, being descended from imported Arab stock. 
The climate of Antigua is perceptibly warmer than 
that of the mountainous islands, though a cool breeze 
freshens a great portion of the day. It is hot in-the 
morning from seven to ten, when a breeze springs up. 
At noon it is intensely hot, but in the shade the cool 
sea-breeze makes it bearable. Another oppressive 
spell is near sunset, before the evening winds set in; 
but by eight o’clock the air has cooled, and the nights 
are endurable. In July and August, when I was there, 
there were frequent showers; rain fell for an hour or 
two quite unexpectedly, and as quickly ceased. The 
wind blows nearly always from the east, and when it 
changes to the west, a hurricane may be expected. 
In Antigua, alone, I suffered from mosquitoes, and 
was obliged to protect myself by a net. Fleas, also, 
disturbed my rest at night; and not the universal flea 
only,. but a cousin of his, which can “ discount” the 
common insect largely. I allude to the “jigger,” 
or chegoe, which, not content, like his relative, with 
a hop, skip, and a bite, penetrates the skin, and lays 
its eggs beneath the surface. 
I awoke one morning with an itching of my toes, 
which frequent rubbing failed to allay; and examina- 
tion revealed four white tumors. They were as large 
as peas, and in the center of each was a little black 
speck. Ignorant at that time of the existence of such 
creatures, I called my boy, William, who at once pro- 
