, and
the bigotry of this place.

Being nearly ready to depart by the 1st of September, as many officers
as possible went on that day to the palace to take leave of his
Excellency, the Viceroy of the Brazils, to whom we had been previously
introduced; who on this, and every other occasion, was pleased to honour
us with the most distinguished marks of regard and attention. Some part,
indeed, of the numerous indulgencies we experienced during our stay
here, must doubtless be attributed to the high respect in which the
Portuguese held Governor Phillip, who was for many years a captain in
their navy, and commanded a ship of war on this station: in consequence
of which, many privileges were extended to us, very unusual to be
granted to strangers. We were allowed the liberty of making short
excursions into the country, and on these occasions, as well as when
walking in the city, the mortifying custom of having an officer of the
garrison attending us was dispensed with on our leaving our names
and ranks, at the time of landing, with the adjutant of orders at the
palace. It happened, however, sometimes, that the presence of a
military man was necessary to prevent imposition in the shopkeepers, who
frequently made a practice of asking more for their goods than the worth
of them. In which case an officer, when applied to, always told us the
usual price of the commodity with the greatest readiness, and adjusted
the terms of the purchase.

On the morning of the fourth of September we left Rio de Janeiro,
amply furnished with the good things which its happy soil and clime so
abundantly produce. The future voyager may with security depend on
this place for laying in many parts of his stock. Among these may be
enumerated sugar, coffee, rum, port wine, rice, tapioca, and tobacco,
besides very beautiful wood for the purposes of household furniture.
Poultry is not remarkably cheap, but may be procured in any quantity;
as may hops at a low rate. The markets are well supplied with butcher's
meat, and vegetables of every sort are to be procured at a price next to
nothing; the yams are particularly excellent. Oranges abound so much,
as to be sold for sixpence a hundred; and limes are to be had on terms
equally moderate. Bananas, cocoa nuts, and guavas, are common; but the
few pineapples brought to market are not remarkable either for
flavour, or cheapness. Besides the inducements to lay out money already
mentioned, the naturalist may add t