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■ is the time th
Misunderstanding between M. Calliot and the author—Interest-
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ing tomb in which the whole process of wine-pressing is
painted—M. Lignon's discoveries and projected expedition to
IU Aft tOKUll Timbuctoo—Excessive heat of the climate—Advice to travellers.
M. Calliot, whom I mentioned when speak-
ing of the ancient city of Berenice, having
permitted himself to make use of some injurious
expressions respecting me, on account of some
pretended ill-treatment which he received at my
hands, I shall take this opportunity of relating
in a few words in what manner he endeavoured to
act towards me, and how I treated him in return.
In 1822, on M. Galliot's return from Mount
Lexaar to Cairo, I invited him out of civility to
my house, together with his travelling companion,
in order to pass some sociable hours in the evening.
After supper we amused ourselves for a long time
■ is the time th
Misunderstanding between M. Calliot and the author—Interest-
...... °
ing tomb in which the whole process of wine-pressing is
painted—M. Lignon's discoveries and projected expedition to
IU Aft tOKUll Timbuctoo—Excessive heat of the climate—Advice to travellers.
M. Calliot, whom I mentioned when speak-
ing of the ancient city of Berenice, having
permitted himself to make use of some injurious
expressions respecting me, on account of some
pretended ill-treatment which he received at my
hands, I shall take this opportunity of relating
in a few words in what manner he endeavoured to
act towards me, and how I treated him in return.
In 1822, on M. Galliot's return from Mount
Lexaar to Cairo, I invited him out of civility to
my house, together with his travelling companion,
in order to pass some sociable hours in the evening.
After supper we amused ourselves for a long time