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pieces of broken pots, and groping among heaps CHAP. 
of rubbish?" There was so much apparent 
reason in this remark, and it was so utterly 
impossible to explain to a Turk the real nature 
or object of such researches, that we agreed 
with the Frenchman it was best to let him have 
his opinion, and, passing quietly for paupers 
beneath his notice, make our obeisance and 
retire. This was the first instance, since we 
quitted the Turkish frigate, in which our Jirmdn, 
and the letter from the Capudan Pasha, had 
failed in procuring for us a favourable reception; 
and we began to fear that among the Turks, 
especially in the distant provinces, our creden- 
tials would have little weight, unaccompanied 
by bribes. Ibrahim, however, maintained that 
it was all owing to his not being present upon 
the occasion ; and desired us in future to make 
no visits unaccompanied by him. A few cere- 
monial expressions, and a little etiquette, were 
alone wanting, he said ; and perhaps he was 
right. 
There is a considerable Ruin consisting 
entirely of brick-work, which may have been 
a part of the Gymnasium. We were unable to 
find the Theatre, or any remains of a Stadium ; 
but close to the Bazar we saw part of a very 
