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Contrast between landing at Bombay and at Calcutta First feelings those of disappointment Aspect of the place improves Scenery of the Island magnificent, abounding with fine Landscapes Luxuriance and elegance of the Palms Profusion and contrast of the Trees Multitude of large Houses in Gardens Squalid, dirty appearance of the Native Crowd Costume of the Natives Inferior to the Costume of Bengal Countenances not so handsome The Drive to the Fort The Burrah Bazaar Parsee Houses "God-shops" of the Jains General use of Chairs amongst the Natives Interior of the Native Houses The Sailors' Home The Native Town Improvements The Streets animated and picturesque Number of Vehicles The Native Females The Parsee Women The Esplanade Tents and Bungalows The Fort The China Bazaar A Native School Visit to a Parsee Warehouse Seal ornamental China-ware Apprehension of Fire in the Fort Houses fired by Rats Illumination of Native Houses Discordant noise of Native Magic The great variety of Religions in Bombay productive of lamp-lighting and drumming.
Newton found himself in the presence of the old veteran and Isabel. The latter had been reading a new publication, which she laid down at the voice of the butler announcing a visitor. But "burrah saib" may be anybody; it implies a gentleman. What then was the surprise of Isabel, who had no intimation of his arrival, when Newton Forster made his appearance?
Newton found himself in the presence of the old veteran and Isabel. The latter had been reading a new publication, which she laid down at the voice of the butler announcing a visitor. But "burrah saib" may be any body; it implies a gentleman. What then was the surprise of Isabel, who had no intimation of his arrival, when Newton Forster made his appearance?
As soon as he was clear of the surf, and out of the masulah boat, Newton hired a conveyance, and drove out to the bungalo of the old colonel. He trembled as he announced his name to the butler, who ushered him half way to the receiving room; and, like most of the natives, finding some difficulty in pronouncing English, contented himself with calling out "burrah saib," and then walked off.
As soon as he was clear of the surf and out of the masulah boat, Newton hired a conveyance, and drove out to the bungalow of the old colonel. He trembled as he announced his name to the butler, who ushered him halfway to the receiving-room; and, like most of the natives, finding some difficulty in pronouncing English, contented himself with calling out "burrah saib," and then walked off.
Enclosures sprinkled over with palm-trees, and filled with a herd of buffaloes, occur close to a farm-house, which looks absolutely English; then we come to a cluster of huts of the most miserable description, occupying some low situation, placed absolutely on the ground, and scantily thatched with palm branches; stately mansions now arise to view, and then there is a row of small but apparently comfortable dwellings, habitations being thickly scattered over fields and gardens, until we reach what has been denominated the Black Town, but which is now generally known as the Burrah Bazaar.
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