64 CYPRUS. 
^"l^" passages, until we came to the Governor's 
apartment, who having heard our names and 
business, desired us to be seated upon the 
divan opposite to him. As this man affected all 
that haughtiness with which Franks were for- 
merly received, in times when the English name 
was not quite so much respected as it is now in 
Turkey, we were particular in noting the cere- 
mony attending our visit. The custom shewn 
in the reception of strangers, is the same over 
all the Ottoman empire ; and in all countries the 
punctilios of hospitality are best exercised by 
proud men. It is only our equals who lay 
aside ceremony \ 
The Governor of Cyprus was no Pasha; nor 
had he any other rank than what his wealth 
had procured in his temporary station at Nicotia; 
(l) Persons of enlightened understanding, whatsoever be their rank, 
know very well that real greatness is best displayed by affability and 
condescension. An Kalian physician at Naples, a man of the world, who 
had studied human nature well, and travelled much, gave this advice 
to a young practitioner, who was beginning his career : "If thou be 
called," said he, "to attend a man of real high birth, with an accom- 
plished mind, throw thyself into the best chair in his room, and make 
thyself at home with him : but if the summons be to a new-made 
dignitary, to one of newly-acqnired wealth, or to a tradesman who has 
retired from business, stand, till he bids thee sit, and then take the 
humblest seat that offers." 
