works in a less constrained position, and sets his small stone wheel in motion by means of a tight string. As soon as the cool season sets in and refreshing winds prevail, the harvest of the Pattangh-walla (the kite-maker) (p. 40.) commences, because old and young delight in flying the kite; and while the Mussulman selects those which are adorned with the crescent, the Hindu chooses those which are ornamented with stars and painted in gay colours. The Bazars (calico printer) (p. 41.) displays much skill in printing from wooden blocks, which he holds in his hands; but his goods are not so much in vogue since the handsomer and less expensive English prints have come into fashion. Next to the Bazars, the Ruiwalla (the cotton beater) (p. 42.) and Sellogry (the cotton weaver) (p. 43.) generally take their place. The former beats the cotton, just as it is taken from the husk, against a tightened cord, till it becomes loose. The Sellogry prepares the finest and most delicate tissue on a loom, taking off the flocks with a brush and arranging the threads. Among the most wretched-looking people are the Dahl-Bechnewalla (poor women, sellers of dhal, Cytisus Cajan) (p. 44.), who sit at the corners of the bazars, and carry on a little trade in fruit, spices, or flowers. The Batty-walla (candle maker) (p.45.) looks almost equally miserable; during the cool evenings he sits by his hoops, which are suspended in the open air, and to which the wicks are fastened. The hoops he turns diligently over a vessel filled with hot wax or tallow, which he pours over the wicks with a ladle, and the current of air thus created quickly hardens them. Candles are, however, in request only in the cool season, and then chiefly by Europeans; lamps made of clay or glass are in general use. The Parsee is distinguished among the busy crowd by his lofty, vigorous form, aquiline nose, large, fine eyes, and noble Greek physiognomy, set off by his high turban. The Parsees are the most industrious of all classes; they are the best shipwrights, the most able merchants, and the richest of the natives. Their chief men are distinguished by their intellectual activity, and give entertainments in the European style. One of them, the philanthropic Sir Jamsitjee Jeejeebhoy, a man worth a million, has been knighted by the Queen, on account of his benevolent character, and has been honoured with a gold medal. Most of the Parsees are acquainted with the English language and are very conversant with English literature. The Hindoo is distinguished by his smaller and more elegant figure, particularly the upper part of the body, and his mild expressive features: like the Parsee, he has mustachios, and wears an upper garment of white cotton, and wide pantaloons of the same material, but his turban is flatter. The Marwarees (corn-dealer) (p. 64.) are of a more robust frame of body, and wear high red turbans, and girdles ornamented with heavy, gay tassels and tufts, and the women wear ivory bracelets on their arms. The Mussulman costume is very similar; he is more animated in his movements and gesticulations than the Hindu, and suffers his beard to grow. Bombay includes several villages and many handsome country seats. Immediately behind the Black Town begins a series of the finest country houses, en |