CHAP. II 



TRAVELS IN EASTERlsT AFRICA 



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ness of one-fourth of an inch and a length of fourteen 

 inches. These are used as ornaments — either as brace- 

 lets or anklets. The cheapest of cotton goods finds a 

 ready demand, and salt, ghee, and spearheads are much 

 asked for. 



Upon the day of our arrival at the Tana it was ascer- 

 tained that one load of ammunition was missing; and 

 upon calling the roll of the men we found that one of 

 our porters had disappeared. I sent runners back to 

 Witu to report the matter to Captain Rogers, who had 

 charge of the station. I succeeded in getting the load, 

 but heard nothing more of the man. 



The march from Marefano to Kinekombe was un- 

 eventful ; we journeyed along, at times close to the river 

 bank, and at times prevented from so doing by the thick 



