PICTURESQUE SCENERY. 9 



wood of the same colour, brought from the Eboe 

 country, where it is used in staining their bodies, 

 and is considered to be maghony (medicine), hav- 

 ing a strengthening quality. From this place a 

 magnificent prospect presented itself, formed by 

 the majestic Kong Mountains, with the valley 

 lying between Mount William and the dark fore- 

 ground of Mount Stirling : the whole scenery 

 in this part is extremely picturesque and beauti- 

 ful. During the last few days I had been very 

 unwell, but I was now much recovered. We had 

 very heavy rain the greater part of the night, 

 the wind blowing hard^ from south-south-east. 

 Ahead of us was a range of hills bearing east 

 from our anchorage. 



At 6. 35 A. M. we got under weigh for Cuttum- 

 Curaffee. Since regaining the Niger we have 

 not felt that disagreeable sensation which we so 

 often experienced in the Tchadda, proceeding 

 from empty stomachs ! Yesterday two fine sheep 

 and several goats were brought and offered for 

 sale, Mallam Catab came on board with a dash, 

 being desirous of purchasing some paper ; an 

 article of great demand among the Mallams, by 

 whom it is used for writing charms upon. He 

 appeared astonished at Abboo's escape, and pro- 



