JEALOUSY RESPECTING MY DEPARTURE. 299 



It was not my intention to repose implicit confi- 

 dence in any man in the country, and not more 

 in Abboka than appearances rendered necessary. 

 When he found that I had got under weigh, he 

 appeared to be rather jealous, and sent to in- 

 quire whither I was going, and why I did not in- 

 form him of my intended departure. My going 

 up the country was an offence to them all, and to 

 Abboka in particular, because I might sell the 

 goods to other natives, which, if I stayed, some of 

 his sons would purchase and turn to very profit- 

 able account : — the objections of the king against 

 my departure were grounded on the same thrifty 

 principles. I gave orders that the carpenter's 

 death should be concealed from every one, even 

 from Abboka's people. 



On the 17th, two natives belonging to English 

 Island came alongside with rice. I prevailed on 

 them to go to the Eyeyan people, and try to 

 effect the liberation of Amerboo. I sent a look- 

 ing-glass and other presents by them, but re- 

 ceived word back, that they would not take 

 either, but would exchange her for two red coats 

 or two slaves ! 



Abboka's head slave came on board with his 

 master's thanks for the sword I had sent him. 



