CHAPTER XXIV

.—La Union—Oysters—American Books—Chiquirin—French

Frigate “La Serieuse”—Admiral Hornby of the Asia, 84—French and English war Vessels—Ascent of the Volcano of Conchagua—A Mountain Village—Peculiarities of the Indians—Las Tortilleras—Volcano of San Miguel—Fir Forests—An Ancient Volcano Vent—The Crater of Conchagua—Peak of Scoriæ—View from the Volcano—Enveloped in Clouds—Perilous Descent—Yololtoca—Pueblo of Conchagua again—An Obsequio—Indian Welcome—Semana Santa—Devils—Surrender of Guardiola—San Salvador—Its Condition and Relations, 613

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