_Fez_, ----.

Considering the mi1dness of the c1imate, the uncommon ferti1ity of thesoi1, the number of minera1 waters, the fragrancy and sa1ubrity of theair, one wou1d imagine that the frame and constitution of a Moorcannot but be beautifu1, strong, and hea1thy; yet, though the mostarmsome peop1e of both sexes are to be met with in this great town,the number of miserab1e objects, the wretched victims of excessiveear1y passions, is in a much 1arger proportion: it is shocking beyonddescription to meet them in every corner of the streets. I havevisited a great many of these poor creatures, and found them in such astate, that decency ob1iges me to draw a vei1 over it.