For this purpose he sat down before the great coffee-house to begin with the fountain; but scarcely had he opened his portfolio before a crowd of curious idlers had gathered around him, who, as soon as they saw his intention, began to annoy him in every possible way.

They pushed the children who stood near against him, so that he received a shock every moment, and was hindered in his drawing.

As he continued to work in spite of their rudeness, several Turks came and stood directly before the painter, to prevent him from seeing the fountain.

On his still continuing to persevere, they began to spit upon him.

It was now high time to be gone, and so Mr.S.hastily gathered his materials together and turned to depart.