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456 CVPRUS IN 1879. [CHAP. last ; Georgi the " prodigal son, " has been of muchi service as interpreter, and is an honest and willing* young man, but there is a peculiarity in his physical constitution exhibited in the mutual want of attachment! between his person and his buttons. These small bui necessary friends continually desert him ; and his shoes! appear to walk a few inches faster than his feet, leaving! him in a chronic state of down-at-heel. Collars wilfl not assimilate with his neck ; whether they are tied! with strings, or fastened with buttons, the result is the! same, and Georgi's exterior when all or three parts! of his buttons have deserted him, exhibits a looseness] which I am glad to say by no means applies to his] character. The cook Christo is an excellent fellow,! always willing to please, and good in his profession ;] added to which, he assumes a demeanour of importance] which is irresistible, and makes all paths smooth. My Abyssinian, Amarn, is always the same quiet, steady) character, who performs his daily work with the calm' regularity of the stream that turns a mill-wheel, and can always be depended on. It is a pleasure to me that our party does not dissolve upon leaving Cyprus,' but the servants accompany us on the Asiatic shore. In conclusion, I must acknowledge with due thanks the valuable assistance that I have received in] statistical information afforded by the kindness of the High Commissioner, His Excellency General Biddulph, R.A, C.B., and the various chief commissioners of districts, including Lieutenant-Colonel White, First Royal Scots, of Lefkosia ; Lieutenant-Colonel Warren, R.A., of Limasol (now promoted to Chief of the Staff) ; Claude Delaval Cobham, Esq., M.A., of Larnaca; Captain Inglis, of Famagousta; and Captain A. Wauchope, 42nd Highlanders, of Baffo.

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