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194 were really noble-looking trees, thickly covered with foliage. Beyond the next post we came in view of Lamongan, the Tengerr range being to our right, and the Ardjuno, Panangoongan, and Indrokito fast receding from our view.

At one we reached Probolingo, a small clean town, intersected by fine broad streets, lined with avenues of Yetty and Verengen. As we had learnt beforehand that there was nothing worth seeing at this place, we determined on proceeding to Klaka with as little delay as possible, whither notice of our intended visit had already been sent. Mr. H, a gentleman to whom 1 had a letter of introduction, immediately gave orders to procure horses for us, and dispatched a messenger to order relays to be in readiness at all the intermediate stations. Our stay at Probolingo, therefore, was very short. In about three hours from the time of our arrival we were again en route.