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MR PARK'S SECOND JOURNEV 
arose, the Faramba having seized, first the guide's 
horse, then himself, and severely flogged him. This 
happened in the evening, and Mr Park remained all 
night in suspense how to act. He could have 
burned the village ; but he delayed so violent a pro- 
ceeding, till it appeared whether an amicable ar- 
rangement could not be made. In the morning, 
accordingly, the Faramba, seeing that our traveller 
remained firm, sent back the guide, and, on re- 
ceiving a few presents, agreed to allow the party 
to pass without molestation. 
On the 25th, the expedition entered the Tenda 
wilderness. In their march through it, some of 
the people unfortunately disturbed a large swarm 
of bees ; which, issuing forth, put the whole party 
completely to the rout. The asses, galloping up 
a valley, escaped nearly unhurt ; but the men 
and the other animals, though flying in all direc- 
tions, were unable to escape most severe injury 
from these assailants. The fire being neglected 
in this confusion, spread, and threatened to con- 
sume the baggage ; so that, for half an hour, the ex- 
pedition appeared terminated, by this assault of the 
bees. In the evening, the party began to rally, 
and next clay they were able to proceed ; but the 
stings of the animals, besides grievously afflicting 
their whole number, actually caused the death of 
several of the cattle. 
The travellers successively passed Sibikillin, 
