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boo (river of Hippopotami), and very properly so called, 
for as our path lay near the banks of the river, and but a few 
miles from the sea, we heard a great number of those enor- 
mous animals very near us, as we followed our guide, who 
conducted us through the forest by the paths made by those 
animals; but as it was dark we could not see them. About 
ten o’clock p.M., we arrived at a place belonging to one of 
the Natal traders, where we slept. 
_ 16th.—In consequence of rain we could not leave until 
late; and after a tiresome journey, through very broken 
country, in a line with the coast, we reached Capaai’s peo- 
ple. Every thing around us had the appearance of war, 
and the manner in which the houses are placed round the 
eattle-fold showed very clearly that they were a people not 
accustomed to sit in peace. A little before sunset we 
arrived at Capaai’s great place. The grass in many places 
was above our heads when on horseback; and as it had 
rained much during the preceding night and that morning, 
we were thoroughly wet, and the hills were so exceedingly 
steep, that our horses were of no use to us in many places. 
It was therefore with great difficulty we could ascend some 
of the hills, for, in addition to the ascent, the ground was 
particularly slippery from the rain; but sometimes on 
horseback, sometimes on foot, and at others by pulling 
ourselves up by the assistance of the grass, we urged on our 
way. 
Upon inquiry, we found that Capaai was at a distant 
kraal, and a messenger was sent for him. Understanding 
the man would not reach his captain until after dark, we 
accepted their invitation to sleep there. We did this be- 
cause we considered ourselves in the path of duty; and as 
by circumstances, over which we had no control, our arrival 
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