288 VISIT FROM THE QUEEN. 



board at the same time. I considered the visit 

 from her as certain, in order to obtain something 

 in return for the bullock ; and I attributed this 

 good fortune to Abboka's representations and re- 

 monstrances. 



The following morning the queen arrived, 

 bringing two teeth with her, one of which was 

 broken. I offered half a barrel of powder, a 

 gun, a brass sword, and some yellow cloth for 

 them ; which she indignantly refused, and told Al 

 Hadge, when she was going away, that there were 

 more natives on board who understood English, 

 and who had told me what sort of goods and 

 what quantity to offer her. 



I had some beef cooked for her and her attend- 

 ants, as I usually had some food or other ready 

 for her when she honoured us with a visit. I 

 sent a large looking-glass to the king, and gave 

 her a small gilt one ; but she seemed dissatisfied, 

 and evidently wanted more. 



The king had shown himself to be a bad, cun- 

 ning, and designing man in trying if possible to 

 take possession of the ship. This thought ren- 

 dered me very anxious ; and if I had had more 

 white men on board, I should not have felt so 

 uneasy. By way of trying his faith once more, I 



