This, though frequently granted in the shape of pieces of calico to make new dresses, was occasionally refused, but the rebuff did not much affect the petitioner.
At ten A.M.we went to the residence of the commandant, and on a signal being given, two of the four brass guns belonging to the government commenced firing, and continued some time, to the great admiration of my men, whose ideas of the power of a cannon are very exalted.

The Portuguese flag was hoisted and trumpets sounded, as an expression of joy at the resurrection of our Lord.

Captain Neves invited all the principal inhabitants of the place, and did what he could to feast them in a princely style.

All manner of foreign preserved fruits and wine from Portugal, biscuits from America, butter from Cork, and beer from England, were displayed, and no expense spared in rendering the entertainment joyous.

After the feast was over they sat down to the common amusement of card-playing, which continued till eleven o'clock at night.