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MADEIRA* 



CHAPTER II. 



MADEIRA. 



Visit to the governor — A Portuguese garden — A Pedro- 

 ite dinner-party — Madeira ladies — An attack and 

 retreat— Unpleasant company — A Portuguese quinta 

 or country-house— Dinner at Funchal — Masquerade — 

 Portuguese beauties — A native dance — A convent and 

 a beautiful nun — Departure from Madeira. 



On landing with Mr. Hamilton and the cap- 

 tain, we met the consul, Mr. Veitch, walking 

 down to welcome us, and we went with him to 

 call on the governor. His name is .Al Buquer- 

 que, and I believe he was a minister in Pal- 

 mella's government. He received our party 



