The Mission to Siam, and Hué, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2
CHAPTER VIII.
The Author proceeds to Saigon.--River of Saigon.--Saigon.-- Superstitious Emblems.--M. Diard.--Cochin Chinese Females and Morality.--Markets.--Manufactures.--Bingeh and Saigon.--Fort.-- Conference respecting the Governor General’s Letter.--Retinue of the Mandarins.--Hospitality of the Chinese Settlers.-- Audience of the Governor of Saigon.--Combat between a Tiger and Elephants.--Proceed to Turon.--Coast of Cochin China.-- Fishing Tribes.--Boats.--Turon Bay.--Geology, &c.--Visit Turon.--A limited Number allowed to visit Hué.--Wretched Accommodations for the Passage 303