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have seen represented in the antique. Their arms had each
the simple armlet or bracelet of gold; sometimes two or three
on one wrist, and always a fibula of silver or gold to hold
together the loose tunic or shirt; the upper jacket is em-
broidered most richly; the trowsers, extremely loose, and
confined at the ankle, are generally red, blue, or white, and
often ornamented with silver embroidery or spangles; those
before us were only worked with coloured silks.

The people here are Chinganees, or gipsies, as I noticed
when in this district before; they therefore show their faces,
and are not so secluded as the Turkish women generally.
A child presenting me with a flower, gave me an opportu-
nity of substantially acknowledging my obligation for this
true hospitality: the whole scene to me was most pleasing.
It is delightful to meet with so simple and naturally kind
a people, apparently devoid of any prejudice against those
thought to be so opposed to themselves in every opinion.