INTERIOR OF AFRICA. l8l 
me a dish of koiiskous, that had been left the preceding night, of 
which I made a tolerable meal ; and in return for this kind- 
ness I gave her one of my pocket-handkerchiefs ; begging at 
the same time, a little corn for my horse, which she readily 
brought me. 
Overcome with joy at so unexpected a deliverance, I lifted 
up my eyes to heaven, and Vv'hilst my heart sw^elled with gra- 
titude, I returned thanks to that gracious and bountiful Being, 
whose power had supported me under so many dangers, and 
had now spread for me a table in the Wilderness, 
Whilst my horse was feeding, the people began to as- 
semble, and one of them whispered something to my hostess, 
which very much excited her surprise. Though I was not 
well acquainted with the Foulah language, I soon discovered 
that some of the men wished to apprehend and carry me back 
to Ali ; in hopes, I suppose, of receiving a reward. I there- 
fore tied up the corn; and lest any one should suspect I had 
ran away from the Moors, I took a northerly direction, and 
went cheerfully along, driving my horse before me, followed by 
all the boys and girls of the town. When I had travelled 
about two miles, and got quit of all my troublesome atten- 
dants, I struck again into the woods, and took shelter under 
a large tree ; where I found it necessary to rest myself ; a 
bundle of twigs serving me for a bed, and ray saddle for a 
pillow. 
I was awakened about two o'clock by three Foulahs, who, 
taking me for a Moor, pointed to the sun, and told me it was 
time to pray. Without entering into conversation with them. 
