Shanghae in 1844.--Its Gardens and Plants.--Start for the Hills in
the Interior.--Canals and Bridges.--Adventure with my Pony.--The
"Tein-ching," or Blue Dye, found.--Hills and their Vegetation
described.--The Surprise of the Natives on seeing a Foreigner.--Their
Curiosity, and Honesty!--Plants sent to England.--Another Journey
into the Interior.--Some large Northern Cities noticed.--A midnight
Visit from Thieves.--The far-famed City of Soo-chow-foo visited.--A
Description of it.--New Plants found.--Central Position of Soo-chow as
a Place of Trade.--Baths for the Million.--Return to Shanghae.