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240 ALTERCATION WITH ALI, THE GUIDE. 
without even touching it with his teeth, but this was all that 
he tasted of the animal. At the moment that the feast com- 
menced, a dispute arose between Ali and our host ; I took the 
part of the latter, who was in the right ; Ali then swore by 
Mahomet, never to eat wdth me again, and to leave me. since 
I sided with a man who had insulted him. I was the more 
vexed at this circumstance, as the company of this intelligent 
guide was absolutely necessary to enable me to reach the 
sources of the Falemé and Senegal, which I wished to examine. 
Related to one of the first families in Fouta Jallon, the name 
alone of Ali procured me respect wherever I went. The 
success of my enterprise required me to take some steps to 
bring about a reconciliation with Ali ; but on the other hand 
my European pride prevented me from making the first 
advances. However, I conquered my repugnance, and 
directed Boukari to give Ali two grains of amber to appease 
him. This present produced the desired effect : Ali promised 
to accompany me whithersoever I went, but he adhered to 
one part of his oath, by refusing to eat of my kid. 
March 15tli. Tw^o leagues beyond Dongué we entered 
Sefoura, a large village with a mosque. It was too early for 
us to halt, we therefore proceeded as far as a riimhdé at some 
distance. The orange-trees in this place were so laden with 
fruit, that I could scarcely discern the leaves. A few glass 
beads were sufficient to purchase a calebash full of oranges and 
bananas. From this village to Timbo, the country is covered 
