CONTENTS. xii CHAP. III. Compensation sent to the Queen of Madagascar. — Situation of Port Louis.— Cosmopolitan Aspect of its Inhabitants. — Designation of the Shops. — Number and splendid Appearance of the Trees and Flowers of Port Louis. — Description of the Bazaar. — Exhibition of the Society of Agriculture and Arts. — Arrival of the Survivors of the Wreck of the “Meridian.”— Hospitality and Munificence of the Inhabitants of Mauritius. — Testimo nial to Captain Ludlow. — Beligions Services for the Seamen Visit to Moka. — Residence of the late Dr. Thom. —Ascent of the Pouce Mountain, and View from the Summit. — Plant Hunting in the Woods. — Return of Mr. Cameron from Madagascar.—Terms on which the Trade of Foreign Countries with Madagascar was renewed. — Letter to Foreigners from the Queen’s Secretary ...... Page 51 CHAP. IV. Visit to the Governor at Reduit.—Luxuriance of Tropical Vegetation.—Plants and Flowers from Europe and Asia Arrival of a Missionary from India.— Proposed Efforts for the Religious Instruction of the Coolies. — Efforts on behalf of the Creole Population of Grande Riviere.—Photography in the Tropics. — Visit to M. Cheron at Plaines Wilhelms. — Fete of the Chil dren in the School. — Sugar Works on the Estate. — Place of Worship for the Malagasy.— Excursion to the Country. — Spice Plantations at Grande Donjon Preparations for the Feast of the New Year. — Permission given to bury the Skulls of English and Frenchmen fixed on Poles at Tamatave.— Visit to Beau Bassin and Wolmar. — Magnificent Species of Artocarpus Effects of frequent Hurricanes.—Heat of the Weather.—Preparation for a Hurricane. — Visit to the Royal Gardens at Pamplemouses. — Splendid Avenue of Palms. —Missionary Stations in the Country. — Missionary An niversary at Port Louis. — The Cemetery. — Fearful Ravages of the Cholera at Mauritius. — Departure for Madagascar - . - - 80 CHAP. V. Second Voyage to Madagascar. — Quarantine on account of the Cholera at Mauritius. — Residence on Shore. — Visit to a sick Chief. — His Secretary. — Presents from the People. — Correspondence with the Government at the Capital. — Hospitality of M. Provint Evening Walks. — Drawers of Water. — Cattle Market. — Mode of embarking and landing Cattle. — Ar ticles sold in the daily Market. — House of the Son of the Chief Judge. — The National Festival of the New Year. — Presents. — Visitors from the