CHAPTER V. 
Observations respecting the Coast northward of Amphila— Sarbo — Bay of Howakil— - 
Island of the same name — Communication with its inhabitants, &c. — Excursion to 
Ar^na — Discovery of the Opsian Stone — Visit to the Island of Buckah — Anchorage at 
A dj nice— Voyage to Massowa — Remarkable appearance in the Sea — Its cause— Dan- 
gerous Shoal near Valentia Island — Arrival at Massowa — Abyssinian party sent down 
by the Ras — Account of Mr. Coffin's journey from Amphila to Chelicut — General 
remarks respecting it — Interview with the Kaimakan— -Alarming aopearance of a fleet 
of dows from Jidda — Visit from Mahomed J elani— Preparations for our journey into 
the Interior — Departure from Massowa — Stay at Arkeeko — ^ Character of its inhabitants 
— Departure from it. 
