232 CLUB AT SHANGHAT 
at Hankow, kindly gave me the use of his godown for 
the rearrangement and packing of my collection. In it 
I had ample room to spread everything out, and could 
ascertain exactly the size and number of tin-lined cases 
that would be required for their transport to England. 
J found that by an oversight all my reptilia had been 
left behind at Ichang, but upon sending a message I had 
areply to say that they were all safe and would be 
forwarded. They reached England safely, shortly after 
I did. 
I had also to relieve myself of the responsibility of 
the care of the collection belonging to Prince Henri of 
Orleans, which was still on board the steamer. My in- 
structions were to leave it with the French Consul at 
Hankow, but when I passed that place the consul was 
away. I therefore took it on to Shanghai, intending to 
turn it over to the consul there, but upon my calling 
upon him, he refused to have anything to do with it, 
excusing himself by saying that the care of such valuable 
articles was too great a responsibility. In consequence 
of this refusal, I was obliged to leave it with the French 
missionaries, who arranged for its shipment to Europe. 
During my stay in Shanghai I found most comfort- 
able quarters in the splendid club, of which, through 
the courtesy of the members, I was a temporary 
member. 
