The bedstead is about the usual thing, save that there is no provision for a possible or impossible spring mattress, or anything of that nature.

The bed space is covered with bamboo, platted.

It is hard as iron, and I can testify of considerable strength, for I rested my two hundred pounds, and rising a few pounds, on this surface, with no protection for it or myself for several nights, and there were no fractures.

There is spread on this surface a Manila mat, which is a shade tougher and less tractable than our old style oilcloth.

Upon this is spread a single sheet, that is tucked in around the edges of the mat, and there are no bed clothes, absolutely none.