Chapter 7

SUEZ TO ADEN.

Travellers assembling at Suez--Remarks on the Pasha's Government--Embarkation on the Steamer--Miserable accommodation in the _Berenice_, and awkwardness of the attendants--Government Ships not adapted to carry Passengers--Cause of the miserable state of the Red Sea Steamers--Shores of the Red Sea--Arrival at Mocha--Its appearance from the Sea--Arrival at Aden--Its wild and rocky appearance on landing--Cape Aden--The Town--Singular appearance of the Houses--The Garrison expecting an attack by the Arabs--Discontent of the Servants of Europeans at Aden--Complaints by Anglo-Indians against Servants--Causes--Little to interest Europeans in Aden

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