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TRAVELS IN AFRICA 
Chap. LIX. 
between the wall and the border of the faddama, 
we thought it prudent to fire a few shots, in order 
to apprize the people around that we were well pre- 
pared to receive them, to the great relief of the 
inhabitants of the town, who, delighted at the unex- 
pected addition to their strength, treated us in a 
very hospitable manner. The only disturbance to 
our night's rest was caused by the mosquitoes, which 
harassed us greatly and drove most of my people 
into the riidu, that kind of raised hut which I have 
described on a former occasion, and which forms 
the most essential part of even the poorest dwelling 
in the province of Kebbi. 
Monday, After a thunder-storm accompanied by a few 
June 6th. ^ r0 p S 0 £ ram ^ ^he n jght was succeeded by 
a beautiful morning ; and I felt great pleasure in 
