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hereafter be made), residing on the banks of the Senegal ; and 
to induce him to behave well, the Doctor promised him his 
freedom on his return, in case I should report favourably of his 
fidelity and services. I was furnished with a horse for myself, 
(a small, but very hardy and spirited beast, which cost- me to 
the value of £"7. 105.) and two asses for my interpreter and 
servant. My baggage was light, consisting chiefly of provi- 
sions for two days ; and a small assortment of beads, am- 
ber, and tobacco, for the purchase of a fresh supply, as I 
proceeded : a few changes of linen, and other necessary ap- 
parel, an umbrella, a pocket sextant, a magnetic compass, 
and a thermometer ; together with two fowling pieces, two 
pair of pistols, and some other small articles. 
A free man (a Bushreen or Mahomedan), named Madiboo, 
who was travelling to the kingdom of Bambara,and two Slatees, 
or slave merchants of the Serawoolli nation, and of the same 
sect, who were going to Bondou, offered their services as far 
as they intended respectively to proceed ; as did likewise a 
Negro named Tami, (also a Mahomedan,) a native of Kasson, 
who had been employed some years by Dr. Laidley as a black- 
smith, and was returning to his native country with the savings 
of his labours. All these men travelled on foot, driving their 
asses before them. 
Thus I had no less than six attendants, all of whom had been 
taught to regard me with great respect ; and to consider that 
their safe return hereafter, to the countries on the Gambia, 
would depend on my preservation. 
J)r. Laidley himself, aiid Messrs. Ainsley, with a number of 
