being withdrawn — reasons for inserting it — translation of the ad- 

 dress — divination of the Gracia soothsayers — arrangements in con- 

 sequence — departure from Dhuboy — lines written on the occasion — 

 proceed to Baroche — attack of the Gracias on my escort — murder 

 of the cavalry officer, servant, and attendants — further cruelty and 

 plunder — funeral processions — my narrow escape from the ambus- 

 cade — conduct of the relations of the murdered people — general 

 behaviour of the Mahomedan women on such occasions — intentions 

 of the Gracias, had they succeeded in my capture — various modes 

 of poisoning their prisoners — effects of deleterious drugs on the 

 body and the mind — poisons among the ancients — recovery of part 

 of my effects- —sheep-skin death — anecdote in consequence — death by 

 thirst — another scheme of the Gracias frustrated — oriental sorceries 

 — remarks on a particular Providence. 



