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passed, also, the sites of several former Tawarek en- 
campments. 
Having then entered a district where more dum- 
bush appeared, we ascended a sandy ridge, from 
whence we beheld, in front of us, an extensive sheet 
of water, stretching out to a distance of several miles, 
its surface agitated by a strong breeze, and with tall 
reeds forming its border. It is called Nyengay by the 
Fiilbe, and Isse-enga by the Tawarek, and is in con- 
nection with the branches of Bambara and Kanima, 
winding along from here by way of Galaye to the 
latter place, and from thence by way of Delego to 
Sarayamo, and thus opening an uninterrupted navi- 
gable canal, at least during the highest state of the 
inundation ; but it is said to be dreaded by the boat- 
men of the frail native craft, who never dare to cross 
it in a storm. It seemed, in a south-westerly direc- 
tion, from six to eight miles across, but towards the 
north-west it became contracted in such a manner, 
that at the narrowest place only two canoes can sail 
abreast ; after which it turned away, and could not 
be further surveyed from this point. 
Having followed the border of this fine and im- 
posing sheet of water, where numbers of people were 
catching fish, for about a mile and a half, we ascended 
the sandy downs on our right, and soon reached the 
encampment of Mohammed, the chief of the Kel-e'-siik, 
who a few days previously had paid me a visit in Bam- 
bara. Here I had to give away several more of my 
effects, but we were treated most hospitably, and even 
