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Ras Gabriel, governor of that province. His successor was Ayto 
Ischias, son of the last Sultan Yasous, who after having enjoyed the 
sovereignty for six years, was dethroned by Ras Merrid, son of Ayto 
of Gojam, and obhged to fly froni his capital; but (since the acces- 
sion of his son) he has returned, and is now alive at Gondar. Ras 
Welleta Selasse, in conjunction with Merrid, raised Ayto Solomon, 
son of Tecla Haimanout, to the throne ; he was not, however, able 
long to hold the situation, though supported by Tigre, for after 
two years he was dethroned, and fled for protection to Ras Welleta 
Selasse, and is now living at Axum. 
" The province of Begemder now gained the superiority, and 
Ras Iserat of that province placed Ayto lunus on the throne; he 
had reigned however only three months, when Guxo, chief of the 
Edjow Galla, and son of Guangue mentioned by Bruce, removed 
him, and placed Ayto Edimo, brother of Tecla Georgis, on the 
throne. lunus fled to Lasta, and now lives under the protection 
of the governor of that province. Ayto Edimo lived but two years 
afterwards, and was succeeded by Ayto Gualoo, the present King, 
who likewise was set on the throne by Guxo, the latter having ever 
since maintained considerable power at Gondar. 
The preceding narrative is probably true, as it agrees with the 
circumstances of the country ; and the period of the several reigns, 
taken together, exactly coincides with the time that has elapsed 
since the days of Joas the First. 
" Welleta Gabriel commanded in Tigre eight years, after which 
Guebra Mascal was appointed by Tecla Georgis ; but the latter had 
scarcely taken possession of his province, when he was attacked by 
Welleta Selasse, then commanding in Enderta, who seized his person, 
