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TRAVELS IN EGYPT, NUBIA,
CONVENT Of STA THECLA.
CHAPTER VII.
Departure from Beirutte to Cyprus—Larnica—La Scala; unwholesomeness of
the marshy land in the neighbourhood—Prevailing sickness—Precautions
against it—Physicians—Method of avoiding the effects of the " evil eye"—
Visit to the archbishop—Inhabitants of Larnica—Produce of the island—
Government—Excursion into the mountains—Convent of Sta. Thecla—Visit
to that of the Holy Cross—Remarks on the means of traversing Cyprus and
Asia Minor to Constantinople—Embark for Malta—Moorish merchants—
Their remarks on bankruptcy—Strength of Morocco—Intercourse with Tom-
buctoo—Conduct towards slaves—Arrival at Malta.
On my arrival at Beirutte, I found my servant recovered,
and immediately turned my thoughts to departure. I took
TRAVELS IN EGYPT, NUBIA,
CONVENT Of STA THECLA.
CHAPTER VII.
Departure from Beirutte to Cyprus—Larnica—La Scala; unwholesomeness of
the marshy land in the neighbourhood—Prevailing sickness—Precautions
against it—Physicians—Method of avoiding the effects of the " evil eye"—
Visit to the archbishop—Inhabitants of Larnica—Produce of the island—
Government—Excursion into the mountains—Convent of Sta. Thecla—Visit
to that of the Holy Cross—Remarks on the means of traversing Cyprus and
Asia Minor to Constantinople—Embark for Malta—Moorish merchants—
Their remarks on bankruptcy—Strength of Morocco—Intercourse with Tom-
buctoo—Conduct towards slaves—Arrival at Malta.
On my arrival at Beirutte, I found my servant recovered,
and immediately turned my thoughts to departure. I took