Across Coveted Lands; or, a Journey from Flushing (Holland) to Calcutta Overland

CHAPTER I

The start--The terrors of the Russian Custom-house--An amusing incident at the Russian frontier--Politeness of Russian officials--Warsaw: its sights; its lovely women--The talented Pole--People who know how to travel by train--A ludicrous scene.

"First single to Baku," I requested when my turn came at the window of the ticket office at Victoria Station.