Chapter 3

MARSEILLES TO ALEXANDRIA.

Vexations at the Custom-house--Embarkation on the Malta Steamer--Difficulties of exit from the Harbour--Storm--Disagreeable Motion of the Steam-vessel--Passengers--Arrival at Malta--Description of the City--Vehicles--Dress of the Maltese Women--State of Society--Church of St. John--The Palace--The Cemetery of the Capuchin Convent--Intolerance of the Roman Catholic Priesthood--Shops, Cafés, and Hotels--Manufactures and Products of Malta--Heat of the Island--Embarkation on board an English Government Steamer--Passengers--A young Egyptian--Arrival at Alexandria--Turkish and Egyptian Fleets--Aspect of the City from the Sea--Landing

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