The music consisted of a tambourine, a flageolet, and a bagpipe.

Much has been written concerning the indecency of these dances; but I am of opinion that many of our ballets afford much greater cause of complaint.

It may, however, be that other dances are performed of which the general public are not allowed to be spectators; but I only speak of what is done openly.

I would also by far prefer a popular festival in the East to a fair in our highly-civilised states.

The Oriental feasts were to me a source of much enjoyment, for the people always behaved most decorously.