CHAPTER XXII

.—Proposed Visit to San Salvador and Honduras—Departure from

Leon—Chinandega—Ladrones—The Goitre—Gigantic Forest Trees—Port of Tempisque—The Estero Real and its Scenery—A novel Custom house and its Commandante—Night on the Estero—Bay of Fonseca—Volcano of Conseguina—The Island of Tigre—Port of Amapala—View from the Island—Entrance to the Bay—Sacate Grande—Exciting News from Honduras—English Fortifications—Extent, Resources, and Importance of the Bay—Departure for the Seat of War, 575

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