Manuel Pala-ologus, from an Antient MS. 
CHAP. I. 
CONSTANTINOPLE. 
Similarity of the antient and modern City — Imperial 
Armoury — Vase of the Byzantine Emperors — Descrip- 
tion of the four principal Sultanas — Interior of the 
Seraglio — Sultans Kiosk — Charem^ or Apartments of 
the Women — Chamber of Audience — Assembly Room — 
Baths — Chamber of Repose — Saloon of the Charem — 
Garden of Hyacinths — Upper Walks of the Seraglio. 
X H E R E are many interesting sources of 
reflection, in the present appearance of Con- 
stantinople, unnoticed by any author. To these 
our attention was early directed, and will be 
CHAP. 
I. 
