CHAPTER I.

Departure from Cordoba--Post Road to Cadiz--Carlota--Ecija--Carmona--Road from Ecija to Gibraltar--Locusts--Osuna--Saucejo--An Olla in perfection--Ronda--Splendid Scenery on the road to Grazalema--Distant View of Zahara--Grazalema--Extensive Prospect from the Pass of Bozal--Secluded Orchards of Benamajama--Pajarete--El Broque--Ubrique--Difficult Road across the Mountains to Ximena--Our Guide in a rage--Fine Scenery--Ximena--Strength of its Castle--Road to Gibraltar 1