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The women, in general, are finely formed, though rather 

 inclined to embonpoint. Like those of the south of Spain, 

 they have small feet, black eyes, and expressive counte- 

 nances. They are singularly attractive and graceful j 

 animated and unaffected in conversation • and have a 

 naivete and natural wit, that atone for a rather limited 

 education. Indeed, I am almost tempted to say that a 

 refined education would only spoil them. 



