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CHAPTER IX. 
Proceedings at Mocha during my absence. — Massacre of the officers of the Alert bj 
the Arab crew. — Survey and condemnation of the Assaye.— Disputes with the Dola 
about Renegades. — Captain Court's survey of the Straits of Bab el-mandeb and the 
neighbouring islands. — Incorrectness of Sir Home Popham's chart. — Badness of the 
Arab servants. — Observations on the Factory. — Preparations for the visit to Abys- 
sinia. — Departure of Mr. Salt, Captain Rudland, Mr. Carter and their attendants 
for Abyssinia. — Arrival of Captain Barton from Suez.— -Conduct of the Americans. 
— Incursions of the Wahabee. — Alarm at Mocha. — Distress of the inhabitants. — 
Conduct of the Dola. — Arrival of two vessels under Seid Mohammed Akil from the 
— Isle of France. — Their proceedings. — Departure from Mocha. — Visit to Ait. — 
Arrival at Massowah.— Return of Mr. Salt with the Baharnegash. — Reception of 
him on board the Panther. — Departure of the Baharnegash for Abyssinia. 
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