170 Bogota'. 



fessional performer of the place (who has 

 charge of instructing the military band) 

 singing several national airs, accompanying 

 his voice with the piano-forte : he sang and 

 played well, and was much applauded. The 

 piano-forte was one of Broadwood's, and an 

 excellent instrument. As soon as the natives 

 become a little richer, there will be a great 

 demand on England for piano-fortes and 

 harps, for all classes are very fond of music, 

 and the women naturally of a gay dispo- 

 sition. 



The professional performance over, Spa- 

 nish country-dances and waltzes were kept 

 up with great spirit until one o'clock, when 

 supper was announced. It was served up 

 in elegant style in the room where we 

 had dined. The ladies sat down first, and 

 the gentlemen stood behind their chairs to 

 assist them. Here I must observe, that 

 there is a striking difference between them 



