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the coast ; and by a most fortunate coincidence, as the day broke, 
we were gratified by the sight of a vessel in the offing, which we 
were soon convinced was no other than the Panther. The effect 
which this had on the whole party is scarcely to be conceived ; the 
old Baharnegash, in particular, kissed my hand with profound re- 
spect, saying, you know every thing. 
" We reached Arkeko about half past seven, went to our old 
house, and were there informed that the Nayib was at Massowah. 
Mr. Carter soon after walked out, and had stopes thrown at him by 
several of the inhabitants ; those of us also who remained in the 
court yard were welcomed by a few of the same compliments. Not 
knowing how far this might proceed, I sent for the Nayib s son, 
loaded in his presence all our muskets, and declared I would shoot 
the next person so offending ; which fortunately prevented a recur- 
rence of the outrage. 
" In the course of the morning we walked round the beach close 
by where the Panther was lying, and after discharging all the fire 
arms that we possessed, as a signal of our approach, we were happy 
to see the old cutter come off, which soon carried us on board, to 
the mutual and heartfelt joy of ourselves and friends." 
End of Mr. Salt's Journal. 
The investigation of the earliest accounts of Abyssinia, having led 
Mr. Salt to form opinions on its history, different from those hitherto 
entertained, he, at my particular request, drew up the following 
dissertation, which I consider as forming a very valuable addition to 
the knowledge we have acquired by his residence in that country. 
