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rendezvous discovered — Attacked and destroyed by the 'Bittern'—A mandarin in difficulty—The English "don't fight fair"—Liberality of the Chinese and English merchants—Captain Vansittart's reward Page 392

Return to the interior—Curious superstition—Adventures with a priest—Journey in search of new trees—Mountain scenery—New Rhododendron—Valley of the Nine Stones—Fine trees—Yew and golden pine—Curiosity of the natives—A dark and stormy night—We lose ourselves amongst the mountains—Seek shelter in a hut—Alarm of the inmates—Morning after the storm—Return to Ningpo—A fine new plant discovered—Adieu to the north of China—Engage scented-tea makers, &c., at Canton—Sail for India—Complimentary letter from Lord Dalhousie—Ordered to visit the tea-plantations in the Himalayas and Punjab—Return to England 405

Dispute with the Chinese about the lorcha "Arrow"—Lorchas and their crews—Abuse of the English flag—Right of entrance into the city of Canton—The Chinese outwit us in diplomacy—True causes of our position in Canton—We have ourselves to blame—The policy which ought to be pursued—The city of Canton must be opened—Foolish restrictions on foreigners and their trade ought to be abolished—Direct communication with the court of Peking—Method of carrying out these views—Remarks on the climate with reference to the health of our troops—Conclusion 423