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Updated: May 6, 2025
At one o'clock the drawbridges are raised, and the gates pitilessly closed, when the tardy resident must seek his night's lodging in the suburb, or mercantile town, called Binondoc. This portion of Manilla wears a much gayer and more lively aspect than the military section.
Description of Manilla The two Towns Gaiety of Binondoc Dances Gaming Beauty of the Women Their Fascinating Costume Male Costume The Military Town Personal Adventures My First Patient His Generous Confidence Commencement of my Practice The Artificial Eye Brilliant Success The Charming Widow Auspicious Introduction My Marriage Treachery and Fate of Iturbide Our Loss of Fortune Return to France postponed.
The feet, without stockings, are covered with European shoes. The military town, so quiet during the day, assumes a more lively appearance towards the evening, when the inhabitants ride out in their very magnificent carriages, which are invariably conducted by postilions; they then mix with the walking population of Binondoc. Afterwards visits, balls, and the more intimate réunions take place.
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