5. Their shops; how you get your breeches mended, or things done for you, and how (i.e. well or ill done;) whether you see the tailor, converse with him, &c.
6. Get into the inside of a cottage; describe furniture, utensils, what you find actually doing.
All the stipulations I make with you for doing your visitation is, that you come over to Wearmouth soon after your return, for you will be very entertaining between truth and lying. I have a notion you will find books, but in great confusion as to catalogues, classing, &c.
7. Describe minutely how you pass one day on ship-board; learn to take and apply lunar, or other observations, and how the midshipmen, &c, do it.
8. What sort of fish you get, and how dressed. I should think your business would be to make yourself master of the middle Greek. My compliments to Bonaparte, if you meet with him, which I think is very likely. Pick up little articles of dress, tools, furniture, especially from low life—as an actual smock, &c.
9. What they talk about; company.
10. Describe your impression upon first seeing things; upon catching the first view of Constantinople; the novelties of the first day you pass there.
In all countries and climates, nations and languages, carry with you the best wishes of, dear Carlyle,
Your affectionate friend,
W. PALEY.