Jaqufs Abd'allah Menuu. 
CHAP. IX. 
FROM ASIA MINOR TO EGYPT. 
The Taurida sails for Egypt — Vigilance of the English 
Cruizers — Extraordinary Instance of the Propagation 
of Sound — Astonishing Appearance presented by the 
British Fleet — Spectacle caused hy the Ravages of War 
— State of Affairs upon the Author's Arrival — Obstacles 
encountered hy the Expedition under Sir Ralph Ahef- 
crombie — Sir Sidney Smith — Account of the Campaign 
— Cause of the Delay in landing the Troops — Death of 
Major 
