LUSITANIAN SKETCHES

OF

THE PEN AND PENCIL.

BY WILLIAM H. G. KINGSTON, ESQ.,

AUTHOR OF "THE CIRCASSIAN CHIEF," "THE PRIME MINISTER,"

ETC.

CONTENTS

OF

THE SECOND VOLUME.

SKETCH XVIII.

Road from Oporto to Sardão. Our Arrieiro. Economy of Tra-

velling. Macadamized Road in the direction of Lisbon.

Clumsy Vehicles. Cattle-Fair in the neighbourhood of Ven-

das Novas. Arrive in succession at the Towns of St. Antonio

d'Oliveira, Pinhiero de Bemposta, and Albergaria Velha.

Needless Apprehensions of the Guide. Increased Exporta-

tion of Cork. Unpleasant Adventure of a Friend in the

Algarves. Pass the night at Sardão. Numerous Annoy-

ances

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SKETCH XIX.

Road between Sardão and Busaco. Enchanting Scene on ap-

proaching the Convent of Busaco. External appearance of

the Conventual Buildings. Noble Avenue: numerous small

Chapels on each side. Sad desecration of them. Introduced

to the Prior of the Convent. In company with him examine

the Interior. The Church. Historical Notices of the Esta-

blishment. Visit to the Battle-field of Busaco. Magnificent

and extensive View. Conversation with the benevolent Prior,

and hearty Valediction. Push on to Coimbra, where we arrive

shortly before midnight. Excellent Accommodation at the

Hotel of the Passo do Conde

SKETCH XX.

Deliver Letters of Introduction at Coimbra. Its tout ensemble.

Convents and Churches. University. The Jesuit Professors

displaced. Interior of the College: Examination Hall, Cha-

pel, Library, and Underground Chambers. Interesting View

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