CHAPTER X.
Toser.—The Bey's Palace.—Blue Doves.—The town described.—Industry
of the People.—Sheikh Tahid imprisoned and punished.—Leghorn.—The
Boo-habeeba.—A Domestic Picture.—The Bey's Diversions.—The Bastinado.—
Concealed Treasure.—Nefta.—The Two Saints.—Departure of Santa Maria.—
Snake-charmers.—Wedyen.—Deer Stalking.—Splendid view of the Sahara.—
Revolting Acts.—Qhortabah.—Ghafsa.—Byrlafee.—Mortality among the
Camels—Aqueduct.—Remains of Udina.—Arrival at Tunis.—The Boab's
Wives.—Curiosities.—Tribute Collected.—Author takes leave of the
Governor of Mogador, and embarks for England.—Rough Weather.—Arrival
in London.