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Rh Having dined, we ascended the large conveyance, which, when we all took our seats, had quite a family-like as well as a holiday appearance. Among my acquaintances, besides Vandalia and Yeyema, were Folbrizzio, Alvarez (seated by myself), Elmia, Yondozi, and Moro. We drove through Atazatlan in the direction o£ the wharf for the Tehana vessels, and on arriving there, found one of the fast boats in waiting; so we lost no time in getting on board. The trip in this part of the Nocalattan Sea was indeed pleasant, and I think that I enjoyed it even more than on the last occasion I traversed it. Yondozi and Vandalia were together daring the whole time; but as he himself had previously informed me, when we were together on the Penguin expedition, that he always intended to remain in a state of single blessedness, I did not give the matter much consideration.

On arriving at Tehana, we did not land, but stepped on board the Dorondoro, which was in readiness, and waiting for this her last complement of passengers. She had a very imposing appearance, with her three decks, gracefully hanging boats, snug houses, and swarms of people. Indeed, at first I was doubtful if this huge mass could be made to move, but was soon to be convinced, for