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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Arrival at Corfu-Introduction to Lord Byron-His view of
Greek affairs-Conversation of Lord Byron with Dr. Knox on
religious subjects -Intrigues of the Greek chiefs to acquire
Lord Byron's favour and confidence
CHAPTER II.
Page 1
Arrival of Colonel Stanhope-German Philhellenes—their dis-
appointment and ill treatment by the Greeks-their distress-
Negotiations for a loan-Divisions among the Greek chiefs—
Design of Colocotrone against the government-Lord Byron
defers his departure for the Morea
CHAPTER III.
22
The author goes to Mesolonghi-Caraiscachi, a Greek chief-
Secret understanding between the Turks and the Albanians—
Customs at funerals-Ithaca-Hostility of Sir T. Maitland and
British agents to the Greeks-Honourable exception afforded
by Colonel Napier-Turkish brig attacked by the Greeks-
Great sums of money on board-The crew saved 34
CHAPTER IV.
Caraiscachi-Calamo-Bozzari and Suliots-Arrival at Meso-
longhi-Description of the town and its environs-Various
expeditions of the Turks against it without success-Heroic
exploit of Marco Bozzari-Siege of Anatolico
43
CHAPTER V.
Effects of the victories obtained-The nation divided into two
parties-Colocotrone's letter-The author introduced to Dr.
Lucca Vaya-Manner of living among the Greeks-Account
of Ali Pasha, &c.-Voutier's Memoirs
CHAPTER VI.
Page 56
Author introduced to Mavrocordato-Description and character
of that chief-Manner in which the Greek chiefs conducted
themselves-Cost of Greek arms and ornaments
CHAPTER VII.
64
Mavrocordato opens the sittings of the General Assembly-His
speech-Propositions-Manner in which the propositions are
treated-Address of the assembly to the government
CHAPTER VIII.
72
Publication of a newspaper-Conduct of Dr. Meyer, as editor-
Establishment of an hospital-Author appointed to the super-
intendence of it-Lord Byron sails from Zante-Danger of
falling into the hands of the Turks-His escape-Lands at
Mesolonghi-Generous conduct of Mahmoud Capitan
CHAPTER IX.
81
Lord Byron endeavours in vain to unite the Suliots-Organizes
a corps of artillery-Major Parry-Errors of the Greek Com-
mittee in London-German officers
90
CHAPTER X.
Application of Hatajè's mother to the author-Her introduction
to Lord Byron-His adoption of her-Jealousy of Mavrocordato
-Conduct of Lord Byron in respect to him
CHAPTER XI.
99
Author appointed surgeon-in-chief of the Greek army-Negotia-
tion with the Albanians-Manners, treatment, education and
beauty of Greek women
105
CHAPTER XII.
A Greek polyglott newspaper established-Anecdotes of Lord
Byron-Character of Parry-Lord Byron seized with illness
CHAPTER XIII.
Page 113
A Turkish brig runs on a sand-bank-Conduct of Parry-Con-
duct and trial of Caraiscachi
121
CHAPTER XIV.
Illness, and death of Lord Byron-Conduct of his physicians
128
CHAPTER XV.
Anecdotes of Lord Byron during his last illness-Post mortem
appearances
139
CHAPTER XVI.
Grief of all parties at Lord Byron's death-Intrigues of Odysseus
-Opinions of the people respecting a form of government-
Intrigues for a share of the loan-Account of Mr. Trelawney
CHAPTER XVII.
145
Turkish expedition against Ipsara-Character of the Ipsariots-
Unhealthy climate of Mesolonghi-The author's illness-
Kindness of Lord Charles Murray-Character of the Greek
peasantry-Their oppression by the capitani
CHAPTER XVIII.
154
Cogiabashi-Macri-His character-Description of Cerasovo-
Death of Draco
161
CHAPTER XIX.
Religious observances-Fasts-Prejudices-Greek clergy 171
CHAPTER XX.
Influence of the clergy diminished-Despotism and avarice of the
capitani-Their insubordination-Illness and death of Lord
Charles Murray-His noble character-Sessini-Character of
the Greek Logiotati
179
CHAPTER XXI.
Encampment at Ligovitzi
Page 189
CHAPTER XXII.
Neglect of the Greeks in guarding their outposts-Speech of the
superior of a monastery-Conduct of the Greeks at Babini
196
CHAPTER XXIII.
Peasants surprised by the Turks-Inhuman conduct of Macri—
Jani Souka and his mistress
203
CHAPTER XXIV.
Ligovitzi-Illness of Mavrocordato-Chrysovitza-Spiro Milio-
Zagoriots or itinerary quacks
207
CHAPTER XXV.
Author, &c. arrive at Anatolico-Character of Porphyrius-
Phoca-Adventure of Giulbeyaz-Meeting of the assembly-
Subjects debated-Prefectures-Author determines on going
to Athens
214
CHAPTER XXVI.
Account of the police and administration of justice at Meso-
longhi-Revenues-Corinth-Dreadful scene there-Author
arrives at Megara
228
CHAPTER XXVII.
Author arrives at Athens-Its moral and political condition 235
Ibrahim Pasha's expedition against Greece-Battle of Halicar-
nassus -The Egyptian fleet dispersed by a storm
244
CHAPTER XXIX.
Apathy and presumption of the Greeks-Ibrahim lands at Modon
-Commits a great military error-Conduct of the Greeks 251
CHAPTER XXX.
Author goes to Anapli-Conduct of Conduriotti-Disposition of
the Greek force-Expenses-Constitution
CHAPTER XXXI.
Page 259
Conduct of the Duke of Orleans-Count Pecchio-Count Palma
-Tricoupi-Author arrives at Tripolitza-Introduction to
Conduriotti
269
CHAPTER XXXII.
Proceedings at Neocastro-Author arrives at Nisi-Family of
Mavromichali-Proceedings at Nisi-Conduct of Caratasso,
&c.-Battle-Greeks defeated-Arrival at Neocastro-Pro-
ceedings of Mavrocordato
CHAPTER XXXIII.
277
Description of Neocastro-Character of Stactouri-Conduct of
Phoca-Battle of Neocastro-Turkish method of firing-
Turkish fleet arrive off Modon-Battle-Distress of several
Greeks in a cavern
CHAPTER XXXIV.
294
Condition of the Greeks at Old Navarino-Battle-Ibrahim's
offers-Conduct of Beysadè-Gallant conduct of Miaouli-
Ibrahim's offers to the Greeks-At length accepted
CHAPTER XXXV.
310
The Author receives an invitation to become Ibrahim's physician-
Capitulation of the Greeks-Author's application to Captain
Johnstone-Conduct of that officer-Author compelled to enter
Ibrahim's service-Applications to the British government in
his behalf-Is at length allowed to depart.