CHAPTER III.

Siam.--Interpreter arrives.--Requested to land the Guns.--Entertained by a Chief.--Physiological remarks on the Siamese.--Progress to Bankok.--A floating Bazar.--Bankok described.--The Governor General’s Letter to the King delivered to a Chief.--A suspicious Attempt made to get Possession of the Presents.--Interview with one of the Ministers.--Disgusting Servility of his Attendants.--Negotiations respecting the Performance of the Court Ceremonies.--Proceed to the Palace.--Addressed in good Latin by a Native.--Observations on the Road to the Audience.--Description of the Audience 103