RETURN TO MANAOS.—AMAZONIAN PICNIC.
Arrival at Manaos.—New Quarters.—The Ibicuhy.—News from
Home.—Visit to the Cascade.—Banheiras in the
Forest.—Excursion to Lake Hyanuary.—Character and Prospects
of the Amazonian Valley.—Reception at the Lake.—Description
of Sitio.—Successful Fishing.—Indian Visitors.—Indian
Ball.—Character of the Dancing.—Disturbed Night.—Canoe
Excursion.—Scenery.—Another Sitio.—Morals and Manners.—Talk
with the Indian Women.—Life in the Forest.—Life in the
Towns.—Dinner-Party.—Toasts.—Evening Row on the Lake.—Night
Scene.—Smoking among the Senhoras.—Return to Manaos. 251–275