Its appearance was rather pretty.
In this country a few fig-trees round a group of houses, and a site elevated a hundred feet above the general level, ought always to be called picturesque.
During the last six months I have had an opportunity of seeing a little of the character of the inhabitants of these provinces.

The Gauchos, or countrymen, are very superior to those who reside in the towns.

The Gaucho is invariably most obliging, polite, and hospitable: I did not meet with even one instance of rudeness or inhospitality.

He is modest, both respecting himself and country, but at the same time a spirited, bold fellow.

On the other hand, many robberies are committed, and there is much bloodshed: the habit of constantly wearing the knife is the chief cause of the latter.