CHAPTER I.

Navarino--The Wrecks of the Turkish and Egyptian Fleets--Alexandria--An Arab Pilot--Intense Heat--Scene from the Hotel Windows--The Water-Carriers--A Procession--A Bridal Party--Violent mode of clearing the Road--Submissive Behaviour of the People--Astonishing Number of Donkeys--Bedouin Arabs; their wild and savage appearance--Early Hours--Visit to the Pasha's Prime Minister, Boghos Bey; hospitable reception--Kawasses and Chaoushes; their functions and powers--The Yassakjis--The Minister's Audience Chamber--Walmas; anecdote of his saving the life of Boghos Bey 1