CHAPTER XIII.

Life in Nankin.--Ti-ping Character.--Its Friendly Nature.--Religious Observances.--Cum-ho.--Curious Adventure.--A Catastrophe.--Love-making.--Difficulties.--Trip to Shanghae.--Reflections.--On the Yang-tze River.--Life on the River.--An Adventure.--The Deserted Lorcha.--The Murdered Crew.--"Mellen's" Fate.--Arrival at Shanghae.--Return Voyage.--Sin-ya-meu.--A "Squeeze Station."--The "Love-chase."--Fraternizing.--Wife-purchasing.--The Grand Canal.--China under Manchoo Rule.--Its Population.--The Manchoo Government 360