At the Cape of Good Hope the same hospitality, and very nearly the same points of etiquette, are universally observed.

The difference, however, between the character of the Spaniard and that of the Dutch boor is shown, by the former never asking his guest a single question beyond the strictest rule of politeness, whilst the honest Dutchman demands where he has been, where he is going, what is his business, and even how many brothers, sisters, or children he may happen to have.
Shortly after our arrival at Don Juan's one of the largest herds of cattle was driven in towards the house, and three beasts were picked out to be slaughtered for the supply of the establishment.
These half-wild cattle are very active; and knowing full well the fatal lazo, they led the horses a long and laborious chase.

After witnessing the rude wealth displayed in the number of cattle, men, and horses, Don Juan's miserable house was quite curious.

The floor consisted of hardened mud, and the windows were without glass; the sitting-room boasted only of a few of the roughest chairs and stools, with a couple of tables.

The supper, although several strangers were present, consisted of two huge piles, one of roast beef, the other of boiled, with some pieces of pumpkin: besides this latter there was no other vegetable, and not even a morsel of bread.