46 SIX MONTHS IN MEXICO. 



CHAPTER IV. 



Xalapa, formerly the Mart of New Spain. — High Mass. — 

 Religious Procession. — Washing*. 



We were driven to the principal inn, and, as 

 usual, found only empty rooms for our re- 

 ception ; a table was, however, supplied, and 

 benches were placed for our beds. We were 

 served with a good Spanish dinner, and felt 

 as much at home as our situation would per- 

 mit. 



Mr. Vandries having brought a letter of 

 introduction to a widow lady here, she con- 

 sented to receive us into her family; preferring 

 which to a posada, we took advantage of 

 the opportunity, and experienced the greatest 

 civility and attention. Our apartments were 



