Meanwhile robbery is rampant, throughout the province and hardly a day passes without its record! of an outrage being perpetrated in one corner or another.' Launches! and market ferry boats have been frequently held up. and both valuables and passengers have been taken by the bandits. A few even-inga ago about nine o'clock rifle firing began just outside the city] und continued for about 15 minutes. About 49 shots were fired, before the inmates of the unfortunate house gave in and permitted the robbers to have their way.
There are few soldiers in the city, and those that are here usual ly Keep inside the city wall whenever there is shooting without. Two or more robber bands are know to i in various villages and some of which are not]
n five miles from the city, but they are not being—mo-fested. The reason is obvious. Most of these robbers are scattered soldiers of a former regime, and those at present in charge have bygone friendships that must be considered, Hence if you don't touch! me I will leave you alone.
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