284 JOURNEY THROUGH ISHOGO-LAND. Chap. XIV. 



engagements to my satisfaction. I also gave a pre- 

 sent to each of the elders who had given me goats, 

 fowls, or plantains. King Quembila is too old and 

 feeble to accom^Dany me, so I am to have as guide one 

 of the leading men, named Mokounga.* 



