From Fort Portal to Biijoiigolo — Mobiiku Valley. 



trees. Below lies the Allertine Valley, dotted witli small 

 volcanic cones. The })eaks above were shrouded in dark mist. 

 The rest of tlie skv was clear, and tlie dav ended in a limpid 

 sunset. 



On the following iiioniinu-. the wav struck southward, first 

 skirting wide low ridges covered with elephant grass ; and then 



KING KASAGA.AIA AND HIS COURT. 



crossing by steep ascents and descents the foot of divers spurs 

 of the chain. The way skirts the mountain so closelv that 

 the snowy peaks are hidden from sigiit. Numerous torrents 

 had to be forded. Onlv one of these was of a certain size, 

 iiamely, the Wimi, which, when swollen, may become a serious 

 obstacle. The expedition found it about 30 feet wide, the 



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