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àîid villages stopped up their wells, destroyed tlieir stores, and 
nbandoned their houses; he therefore marched from place to 
place, without meeting with any opposition. Nevertheless his 
army suffered greatly for want of x'vater, and many soldiers 
dropped dead on the road. At length he conducted his forces 
to a wood where he found water: the soldiers then allayed their 
thirst, and overcome with fatigue, laid down, and fell asleep, 
în this situation they were attacked by Darnel, and completely 
defeated; many were trodden to death by the liorses; others 
who attempted to escape were killed, and the remainder made 
prisoners. Almamy himself was made a slave, and taken before 
Darnel, whom he had dared to threaten: he prostrated himself 
upon the ground before this generous king, who, instead of nin-* 
ning him through with his lance, as is the custom in such cases, 
regarded him with pity, and said, ^' if 1 were in your place, 
what would you do to me ?" " I would kill you," replied Al- 
mamy, with much firmness, and I know that is the fate 
which I am to expect." No," replied Darnel, my knee is tinged 
with the blood of your subjects killed in battle ; and I will not 
stain it deeper. The dipping of it in your's would not restore 
my towns, or give life to the men who died in the w ood. You 
i:hall not therefore die by my hand; but I shall keep you, till 
I am certain that your presence in your own states will no more 
be dangerous to your neighbours." Alm.amy after this remain- 
ed prisoner at the court of Darnel for about three months ; and 
instead of being reduced to the condition of a slave, was treat- 
ed with the greatest distinction. At the end of that period^ 
Dame! yielded to the solicitations of the subjects of Almamy^ 
and gave them back their king. 
A!mamy profited by this lesson : he governed mtk more pru- 
dence and wisdom ; never disturbed his neighbours, but rendered 
,his own people happy. 
From the details which I have given, it will be seen, that the 
soil on all this side of the Senegal is of the richest kind, and 
gives food to a vast number of wild animals. There are besides 
abundance of oxen, sheep, poultry, and tlsli. Amongst the 
domestic animals is the camel : it carries great burdeDS> and is 
patient and submissive. They cause it to undergo great fatigues, 
and to travel several months together over burning sands, with 
very litde food or water; its milk furnishes excellent drink; 
the Moors even drink its urine, and its flesh is their principgil 
food. 
The horses of this country are generally smaller tlian those of 
Europe; but they are well made, strong, active^ and cunning. 
The most remarkable of the wild animals, are the elephant, 
lion, and tiger: the wild boar, buffalo^ tiger-cat, civet, gazelle, 
