Note 9 — CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD F. BURTON, K.C.M.G. (continued 4)
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The journey from Damascus to Palmyra can now be made in five days viâ Mareau Said and Niah—the pleasantest route, passing by much water, and averaging six to seven hours riding a day. But Palmyra is still under the care of rapacious shayks, and great care has to be observed in arranging for a tour to that city of grand ruins. Things are a little better than they were in Burton’s day, but there is still danger.—W. H. W.