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go without me, they might do so, and whether I should be 
released or die; they should hear it soon enough at Sego. 
They sent to Tiguing-Coroba* (the King) a message say- 
ing ; We have heard that Isaaco our friend is at Giocha, 
bearer of a present to Dacha (King of Sego) which Mr. 
Park had promised to Mansong (Dacha's father) ; that 
Mr. Park not returning in time to his country, his friends 
had appointed Isaaco to be the bearer of that present, 
which is with him now, and is destined for Sego, to the 
King our master. In case Isaaco wishes to go back, we 
beg you will not let him do so ; but if he wishes to go on^ 
on his mission to Sego, we also beg and hope you will give, 
him all assistance, and some trusty persons to conduct him 
to Sego.f 
Then came Massatan Wague, a Marabou, who told 
me what I have above related, and how I had been ar- 
rested with an intention to destroy me, and take what 
I had ; that Sibila had been the means of my escaping 
such danger, and had saved my life ; to which story I 
gave little credit, knowing well the reason why they shewed 
me such mercy ; but I thanked God alone for my preser- 
vation. Massatan Wague advised me to give the King's 
* Vulgarly Tiguing-coro. 
t This equivocal invitation was given to the King, who well knew that the 
King of Sego was more powerful than him ; and if he should injure Isaaco in 
any manner, he would be driven from his dominions. 
