CHAPTER III. 
Voyage along the Coast — Account of the Islands of Zanzebar and Pemba— Sterile and 
uniform appearance of the Coast above Mugdasho— Soundings to the southward of 
Cape Bassas — Description of the Capes d'Orfui and Gardafui — Excursion on Shore 
near Somauli Point — Remarks relative to this Voyage, as applied to the Theory 
respecting Ophir by Mr. Bruce. Arrival at Aden— Observations respecting that 
Place — its Ruins — ancient Towers — Aqueduct, &c. — Plan to render Back Bay safe 
against an Enemy — Journey to Lahadj — Interview with the Sultan of the Country — 
Description of his Territory, and Character of its Inhabitants — Return to Aden, 
Singular Effects of the Atmosphere produced by Refraction. Character of the Banians. 
Voyage from Aden to Mocha — Residence at the Factory— Abstract of occurrences in 
Yemen since 1805 — Preparations for Abyssinian Journey — Deputation of Mr. Stuart, 
in the Service of the African Association, to Zeyla, with the intention that he should 
proceed to Hurrur and Efat — Departure from Mocha for the Abyssinian Coast, 
