The younger passengers seized the opportunity to go out shooting, being attracted by the splendid forests, the finest I had as yet seen in India.

It was certainly reported that they were very much infested with tigers, but this deterred no one.
I also engaged in the chase--although it was one of a different description.

I penetrated far and wide, through forest and swamp, in order to discover the ruins.

I was successful; but how meagre and wretched they were! The most important were those of two common city-gates, built of sandstone and ornamented with a few handsome sculptures, but without any arches or cupolas.

One inconsiderable temple, with four corner towers, was in several places covered with very fine cement.