To escape from the importunities of those poor creatures whom continuedto pester me for medicines with which I could not supply them, Iavailed myself of the convalescent state of the Governor, and obtainedhis permission to make a short excursion to the nearest seaport townson the western coast. Escorted as before, I directed my way towardsMamora, a fortress about sixty miles off.

I halted frequently to observe the face of, the country, and could notforbear lamenting the little knowledge I possess in the art ofdrawing; indeed, I never had more reason to regret having neglected itthan now, as it would have enabled me to present you with some quiteinteresting views, to which my pen cannot do justice.