“Yet there was not one of them that showed the least surprise or impertinent curiosity, but received me with all the obliging civility possible. I know no European court where the ladies would have behaved themselves in so polite a manner to a stranger.” (p. 58)

With this Quote it shows how surprised she is at the difference in culture between the Turkish and Europeans. Even though this took place in the outstanding city of Sofia, the writer was no expecting such politeness.

“Indeed the janissaries had no mercy on their poverty, killing all the poultry and sheep they could find without asking who they belonged to, while the wretched owners durst not put in their claim for fear of being beaten. Lambs just fallen, geese and turkeys big with egg all massacred without distinction!” (p. 61)

This quote portrays us quite a different picture of the Turkish. Showing a military side of things, and how difficult it was having this happen to the common folk.

“The government here is entirely in the hands of the army and the Grand Signor with all his absolute power as much a slave as any of his subjects, and trebles at a janissary’s frown.” (p. 66)

This quote surprised me, learning that the Grand Signor is basically helpless to the power of his own military. It paints a picture of the inner workings of the government which the people did not see.

“It would be too tedious to tell your ladyship the various dresses and turbans by which their rank is distinguished, but they were all extremely rich and gay…” (p. 67)

With this quote we are shown how wealth and riches were being flaunted. It wasn’t difficult to know who was truly rich, as they loved to show it.

“…those ladies that are rich having all their money in their own hands, which they take with them upon a divorce with an addition which he is obliged to give them. Upon the whole, I look upon the Turkish women as the only free people in the empire.” (p. 72)

This quote shows us what worry-free lives the women in this culture lived. As long as they accept and live by the rules, they were free to live as they please. Even if a divorce were to ensue, the woman would not have to worry for much, as the husband is duty-bound to leave them his money.