Europe; but are a distinct genus. It cannot, however, be denied, that some among them pos- sess very superior powers in the vocal part of their profession ; and that certain individuals dance, in their style, with peculiar effect; in- deed, with much graceful delicacy, and with undeviating regard to the measure. The, B'how's zenanah was of course secluded; but the num-ber of the elephants, r'huts, palanquins, dooliest and other conveyances, satisfied me that the ladies were in better plight than their most abominably filthy lord !

The Hindostanee ladies do not wear shoes, but when walking, a pair of slippers are put on for the occasion ; so soon as the lady returns to her seat on the satrinje, or carpet, they are thrown aside. Such as are formed without heels, and have the back part made to flatten down under the foot, for that part is seldom, if ever, raised, are known by the name of k'hous; while those made without any back-piece, the quarters' terminating under the ancles on each side, and that have raised heels, to perhaps the height of an inch, are designated chinauls. In either kind, as well as in the jooties worn by men, the toe-part is terminated by along pointed strip, usually of leather lined with cloth, that curls inwards over the toes : without this, the shoes would be considered both unfinished, and vulgar. Men commonly wear only embroidered

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