These fairy forms are, however, only to be sought among the Greeks.

The natural charms of these Graces are heightened by the rich costume they wear.

They have a peculiarly tasteful manner of fastening their little round fez-caps, beneath which their rich hair falls in heavy plaits upon their shoulders, or is wound with a richly embroidered handkerchief round the head and brow.
Smyrna is, however, not only celebrated as possessing the loveliest women, but also as the birthplace of one of the greatest men.

{85} O Homer, in the Greece of to-day thou wouldst find no materials for thine immortal Iliad! At five o'clock in the afternoon we quitted the harbour of Smyrna.
In this direction the town is seen to much greater advantage after we have advanced a mile than when we approach it from Constantinople; for now the Turks' town lies spread in all its magnitude before us, whereas on the other side it is half hidden by the Franks' quarter.
The sea ran high, and adverse winds checked the speed of our good ship; but I am thankful to say that, except when the gale is very strong, it does not affect my health.

I felt perfectly well, and stood enjoying the aspect of the waves as they came dancing towards our vessel.