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THE MONTENEROS. 



CHAPTER VI. 



LIMA, CONTINUED. 



Plunder and politics — A lucky escape — Baths — Melan- 

 choly state of the country — Perpetual fear of brigands 

 — Obstacles to the journey — A queer cortege — Incon- 

 veniences of letter-carrying — Arrival on board the 

 Blonde frigate — Naval hospitality — A visit to the fort 

 — A self-elected President — Fatal mistake — Peruvian 

 principle — Fears of revolution — Visit to an American 

 frigate — Transfer to the Tyrian — Voyage to Payta. 



March 26. — This morning I was called down 

 by the landlady into the patio^ to see a sight. 

 This was no other than the arrival of the 

 Count de Sartige^ a French attache from Rio^ 



