The display of flowers was not very remarkable; for not only could we discover no rare or foreign plants, but we also missed many flowers which grow plentifully in our gardens at home.

A few kiosks are here to be seen, but every thing seemed miserably out of repair.
The residence of the pacha, situated outside the gardens, has a more inviting appearance.

We paid our respects to his highness, who received us very graciously, and caused us to be regaled with the usual beverages.

No sooner had the high ladies in the harem learnt that a Frankish woman was in their territory, than they sent to invite me to visit them.

I gladly accepted this invitation, the more so as it offered an opportunity of gratifying my curiosity.