CHAPTER XIV.

THE EASTERN COAST AND SOUDAK.

Alouchta—The Eastern and Western Coasts—Oulou Ouzéne, the property of Mrs. Lang—Mdlle. Jacquemart—The Bay of Soudak—Ruins of the triple fortress—The Kiz Koullé, or Girl’s Tower—Ancient Soldaya—Its history—Remains—Vandalism of the Russians—Ruined barracks—The Crimean Wine Company—The wines of the Crimea—Prices of land in the Crimea—Road to Theodosia—Tatar hospitality—Koktebel 220