Foreigners have rarely, if ever, traversed this northern route in foreign clothing. Hence we were a greater attraction than even their theatricals. They would buy anything we had for sale and listen as long had time and strength to talk. At times we addressed crowds numbering more than 1,000 people. They have very, little knowledge of foreigners, often calling us Ningpo men. Not more than a dozen times in travelling three and one-half days did we livor people revile us.
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