GI B BA. 
At twelve we rested at a village called AdeniaEa/ where we 
were received with great attention by the head-man^ who pro- 
vided us with the nsnal refreshments ; and after pattaki ng of this 
good cheer, we again proceeded on oar journey. At four o'clock we 
arrived at a very steep declivity, which we had to descend, down 
which our mules were led with considerable difficulty ; thisbrought 
us into a deep ravine, which extends in a direct line to the valley 
of Gibba. A broad and limpid stream runs down the middle of 
this ravine, which fell murmuring from rock to rock, (resembling 
some of the most beautiful parts of the Wye, in the neighbour- 
hood of Builth) ; and on each side of the stream extended groves 
of flowering shrubs and trees, so thickly entangled together; as 
scarcely to admit of a passage through them. This wild country is 
extremely picturesque, abounds with game, and is frequented, as 
it is said, by lions and other wild beasts, which at night resort to 
the river for water. When we emerged from this ravine it was 
nearly dark, and shortly after we arrived at Gibba. 
This place is situated in a small secluded valley, surrounded 
by woody hills, and almost encircled by a stream, abundantly 
supplied with fish and wild fowl. The Has for many years was 
in the habit of spending the season of Lent on this delightful 
spot ; but unfortunately, in 1801, his house was burnt down, 
through, the negligence of a servant, and it has neter since been 
ground, and solicited for mercy. Tlie Ras, with a stern look, rejected their supplication, 
and turning to me, declared that their punishment rested in my hands. As 1 was aware 
that they had been fined twelve cows, and. had otherwise sutFered in no trifluig degree from 
the journey, I thought it right to request that they might be forgiven : and the grateful 
manner in which the poor fellows received this decision, amply repaid me for my forbear 
aace on the occasion. 
