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faring better there than I had done at Sibity ; for I learned, from 
people who came to visit me, that a report prevailed, and was 
universally believed, that I had come to Bambarra as a spy ; 
and as Mansong had not admitted me into his presence, the 
Booties of the different towns were at liberty to treat me in 
what manner they pleased. From repeatedly hearing the same 
story, I had no doubt of the truth of it ; but as there was no 
alternative, I determined to proceed, and a little before sunset 
I arrived at Sansanding. My reception was what I expected. 
Counti Mamadi, who had been so kind to me formerly, scarcely 
gave me welcome. Every one wished to shun me ; and my 
landlord sent a person to inform me, that a very unfavourable 
report was received from Sego concerning me, and that he 
wished me to depart early in the morning. About ten o'clock 
at night Counti Mamadi himself came privately to me, and in- 
formed me, that Mansong had dispatched a canoe to Jenne to 
bring me back ; and he was afraid I should find great difficulty 
in going to the west country. He advised me, therefore, to 
depart from Sansanding before daybreak ; and cautioned me 
against stopping at Diggani, or any town near Sego. 
Aug. 12th. I departed from Sansanding, and reached Kabba 
in the afternoon. As I approached the town, I was surprised 
to see several people assembled at the gate ; one of v/hom, as I 
advanced, came runniiig towards me, and taking my horse by 
the bridle, led me round the walls of the town ; and then point- 
ing to the west, told me to go along, or it would fare worse 
with me. It was in vain that I represented the danger of 
being benighted in the woods, exposed to the inclemency of the 
