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Impenetrable thickets obstructed our farther progress. We 
made some attempts from the boat to ascend the steep hill. 
‘The climbers and creepers hanging down its sides resembled 
worked tapestry. The ground was covered with I[pomee, 
one with white and another with violet flowers. ‘The 
rock consists of blocks of quartz. I was called back on 
board just when I was taking a view of the surrounding 
scenery. In the evening we arrived at the banza, and 
dropped anchor near the shore, which was level, and 
covered with grass. ‘The residence of the king is on the 
other ‘side of the hill. ‘The river is already narrow, and 
is perhaps not larger than the bay of St... .... The 
land to the left rises gently, and forms a long ridge, better 
covered with wood than the lower parts, and behind it is 
seen a range of undulating mountains. A salute was fired 
and soon after a palanquin made its appearance, having 
been sent by the king to the Captain, who however de- 
clined going on shore till the following morning. 
July 28. This day was fixed upon for the ceremonious 
procession to the royal residence. Karly in the morning we 
were already teazed with visits from Mafooks and Princes 
by dozens. The Captain preferred to walk the greatest 
part of the way. Some marines followed us as a guard 
and we ourselves, dressed in borrowed coats, formed the 
van. Our way led over a grassy plain, varied by culti- 
vated patches of maize, different kinds of pulse, and cas- 
sava, resembling asparagus as to. .... . Single trees 
were scattered’ around. ‘The grass was almost dry. <A 
path leads over the rising ground (which consists of clay) 
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