Car. XX.] CLIMATE. 383 
about the time the summer monsoon changes, that 
is, from April to June, and the district is visited 
by heavy thunder-storms in July and part of 
August. Towards the end of August, in Septem- 
ber, and in the beginning of October, it is generally 
very dry. The monsoon now changes again to the 
north-east, and the weather becomes variable and 
continues so during the winter months. 
During my stay here I received a great deal of 
kindness from Mr. Walker, of H. M. Consulate. 
The natives continued to the last troublesome and 
annoying ; and I was very glad when my labours 
in the district were ended. 
Pagoda Island, on the River Min. 
