Description of Thebes—The Temple of Karnac, and its History—Luqsor—El Asasif—Statue of Memnon—The Memnonium—Temple of Ramses II.—Medînet Hâbu—The Royal Tombs—Tombs of Private Individuals from the Time of Psammeticus—Imperial Time—Coptic Convents and Churches—Copts of the present Day—Revenge for bloodshed among the Arabs—Our dwelling in Abd-el-Qurna—Visit from Travellers.