CHAPTER VII.. In the Stage and Out of the Stage.--Still Climbing.--a Moment's

In the Stage and out of the Stage.--Still climbing.--A moment's View of all the Kingdoms of the World.--Again in Obscurity.--The Maguey, or Century Plant.--The many uses of the Maguey.--The intoxicating juice of the Maguey.--Pulque.--Immense Consumption of Pulque.--City of Perote.--Castle of San Carlos de Perote.--Starlight upon the Table-land.--Tequisquita.--"The Bad Land."--A very old Beggar.--Arrive at Puebla 79