On the voyage he first saw the new Greek flag, and was informed, by the captain of a Greek vessel of war, that the college at Scio was closed, and that Professor Bambas had saved his life only by flight.

He found a temporary home at Syra, under the protection of the British consul.

There he had an attack of fever, from which he recovered so far as to reach Smyrna in December.
As Mr.Parsons did not regain his health at Smyrna, the two brethren proceeded to Alexandria in Egypt, hoping much from a change of climate, and trusting that they should be able to reach Jerusalem in the spring.

But such was not the will of their Heavenly Father.

Mr.
Parsons' disease assumed a dangerous form soon after their arrival at Alexandria, and he died early in the morning of February 10, 1822.