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CHAPTER XVII.
PROCEEDINGS ON THE SOUTH OF SHAN-TUNG.
Voyage round the promontory—Landing at Tsing-hae—State of the town and defences—Interviews with the people—and Mandarins—Excursion through the villages—Simplicity of the natives—Calmness of the women—Voyage prosecuted—A second landing—Annoying interference—Suspicions of the inhabitants—Solitary journey—Interesting group of villagers—Various adventures—A new harbour discovered—Visit to Nan-hung—Enquiries and alarms—A Chinese fort described—Geological formations—Disposition of the natives—and reception of the Missionaries—Dress and habits of the men—Appearance of the women—their dwellings—Temples and cemeteries—Productions of the soil—Domestic animals—State of the people—Reflections |
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CHAPTER XVIII.
PROCEEDINGS IN KEANG-SOO PROVINCE.
Voyage to the southward—Arrival at Woo-sung—Appearance of the country—Reception on shore—Journey to Shang-hae—Interview with the officers—Books distributed—Arrival of the chief magistrate—Refusal to stand before him—Discussion about ceremonies—Reasons for decision—Attempt to enter the city—Unpleasantness at parting—Operations among the Junks—Remarks on Woo-sung—and its inhabitants—Arrival of a General—Description of the military—and fortifications—Visit of one Mandarin—Cunningness of another—Unsuccessful voyage—Pleasant tour—The people eager for books—and the soldiers for gain—Difficulties and disappointments |
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CHAPTER XIX.
OCCURRENCES IN CHE-KEANG AND FUH-KEEN.
Departure from Keang-soo—and arrival at Kin-tang—Visit of War-boats—Operations on shore—Perishing boy—Proceedings at Choo-sans—Eagerness for books—Coffins scattered about—Voyage to Poo-too—Picturesque appearance of the island—its consecration to idolatry—Description of the temples—Character of the priests—Conversation with naval officers—Liberal views of a Mandarin—Providential escape—Arrival at Nan-yih—Appearance of the women—The town of Tung-san—Free distribution—Disorderly conduct of a Mandarin—and subsequent alarm—Surprise of the people—Return |
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CHAPTER XX.
SUBSEQUENT OCCURRENCES.
Restrictive policy of the Chinese—Exclusion of foreigners—Anger at their intrusion—Edict against the Huron—Appeal to the British authorities |
