The people in Yunnan seem cowed and crushed.

That arrogance which characterises the Chinese elsewhere is entirely wanting here.

They have seen the horrors of rebellion and civil war, of battle, murder and sudden death, of devastation by the sword, famine, ruin, and misery.

They are resigned and spiritless.

But their friendliness is charming; their courtesy and kindliness is a constant delight to the traveller.