Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition : during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 . so easilyrepressed; and, after a few moments silence, an altercation arose,that gradually grew into a quarrel and terminated in a furious fight,in which one of the combatants was thrown against the musquito-barserving as a screen to our gentlemen, breaking down one end of now sought their arms, and placed themselves on their guardfor self-protection, not knowing what Feejee ferocity and treacherymight bring about. The hostess at last interfered with some effect,and put down the commoti
Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition : during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 . so easilyrepressed; and, after a few moments silence, an altercation arose,that gradually grew into a quarrel and terminated in a furious fight,in which one of the combatants was thrown against the musquito-barserving as a screen to our gentlemen, breaking down one end of now sought their arms, and placed themselves on their guardfor self-protection, not knowing what Feejee ferocity and treacherymight bring about. The hostess at last interfered with some effect,and put down the commotion, and the house was quieted for the night,excepting the rats and mice, which during the nocturnal hours tookfull possession. Little can one imagine the noise of these rat races;Whittingtons cat, here, would indeed be worth her golden price. Mr. Agate made good use of his short stay at Rewa. While wan-dering about, he was met by a priest, who came to him and signifiedby signs he wished him to sketch something, and at the same timepointing to a house. Mr. Agate followed him in. There were a large. REWA. 127 number of retainers present, and shortly after his entrance a man wasaroused from his mat, who said he wished his likeness taken. Hishead was dressed in the most elaborate and extravagant fashion ofRewa, and from the number of his retainers he appeared to be a highchief. A day or two after he proved to be the notorious Vendovi,brother to the king, and the person whom we desired to capture. Hehad his face smeared with oil and lamp-black.
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