CHAP. XI. 
JOURNEY TO OLD LATTAKOO. 
Previous to my arrival at Lattakoo, I had 
meditated a journey higher up into the inte- 
rior, provided I found it advisable. On reach- 
ing this long-wished-for place, I was happy 
to find things favourable to my wishes. The 
nations beyond Lattakoo were in a state of 
peace. The King of the Mashows was with 
Mateebe on our arrival, and favoured the 
undertaking, and Mr. Read was willing to ac- 
company me. Important considerations de- 
tained Mr. Moffat at Lattakoo, and deprived 
me of the pleasure of his company on this 
new excursion. Mr. Read's services I found to 
be invaluable. His residence at Lattakoo, his 
acquaintance with the manners and customs of 
the Bootshuanas, the individuals he had seen 
from the countries we desired to visit, and to 
