Arrival in Servia-Belgrade-First impressions-PassportsHan-Sketches of the town-Public promenade-Costume of the inhabitants-Visit to the Pacha of Belgrade-An awkward retreat-Preparations for a tour in the Land of the Crescent 9 CHAPTER II. First day's journey in Servia-Miseries of the han-Sketches of the inhabitants-Their villages and hamlets-Aspect of the country-Arrival at Hassan-Pacha-Palanka-How to procure a supper-A characteristic scene-Anecdotes of the Servian War of Independence-Prince Milosh and Tzerni GeorgeIntrigues of Russia in Servia-Tragical death of Tzerni George-Traits characteristic of the Servians-Servian war song 29 |