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LIMA. 



and^ in its course towards the river, is inter- 

 cepted by a succession of huts, which contain 

 baths of a good size, at a convenient distance 

 from the town. 1 walked one morning there, 

 but the sun had heated me too much to make 

 it safe to bathe, the water being very cold. 



As there is no ship bound direct to Panama, 

 I have agreed with a Spanish merchant for my 

 passage to Payta, about one hundred and eighty 

 leagues to the north. The schooner in which I 

 am to sail is a Peruvian vessel, but commanded 

 by an Englishman with an Indian crew. An 

 embargo being placed on all ships of the 

 country bound to a native port, she is to clear 

 out under false papers for Valparaiso. I have 

 determined, therefore, to quit Lima, and pro- 

 ceed to Payta, where I am told that ' commu- 

 nications with Panama are more frequent. 

 There would be neither pleasure nor advantage 



