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along that side where there are few rivers and plenty to eat. 

 Kabende's land was lately overrun by Banyamwezi, who now 

 inhabit that country, but as yet have no food to sell. Moan- 

 zabamba was the founder of the Babisa tribe, and used the 

 curious plaits of hair which form such a singular head-dress 

 here like large ears. I am rather in a difficulty, as I fear I 

 must give the five coils for a much shorter task ; but it is 

 best not to appear unfair, although I will be the loser. He 

 sent a man to catch a Sampa for me, it is the largest fish 

 in the Lake, and he promised to have men ready to take my 

 men over to-morrow. Matipa never heard from any of the 

 elders of his people that any of his forefathers ever saw a 

 European. He knew perfectly about Pereira, Lacerda, and 

 Monteiro, going to Casembe, and my coming to the islet 

 Mpabala. No trace seems to exist of Captain Singleton's 

 march.* The native name of Pereira is " Moenda Mondo :" 

 of Lacerda, " Charlie :" of Monteiro's party, " Makabalwe," or 

 the donkey men, but no other name is heard. The follow- 

 ing is a small snatch of Babisa lore. It was told by an old 

 man who came to try for some beads, and seemed much 

 interested about printing. He was asked if there were any 

 marks made on the rocks in any part of the country, and 

 this led to his story. Lukerenga came from the west a long 

 time ago to the Eiver Lualaba. He had with him a little 

 dog. When he wanted to pass over he threw his mat on the 

 water, and this served as a raft, and they crossed the stream. 

 When he reached the other side there were rocks at the 

 landing place, and the mark is still to be seen on the stone, 

 not only of his foot, but of a stick which he cut with his 

 hatchet, and of his dog's feet; the name of the place is. 

 Uchewa. 



■ifh March. — Sent canoes off to bring our men over to 



* Defoe's book, ' Adventures of Captain Singleton,' is alluded to. It 

 would almost appear as if Defoe must have come across some unknown 

 African traveller who gave him materials for this work. — Ed. 



