462 park's second journey. 
take place above Barsaconda. At Tambico, a 
violent altercation arose, the Faramba having seiz- 
ed, first the guide's horse, then himself, and severe- 
ly flogged him. This happened in the evening, 
and Mr Park remained all night in suspense how 
to act. He could have burned the village ; but 
he delayed so violent a proceeding, till it appear- 
ed whether an amicable arrangement could not be 
made. In the morning, accordingly, the Faram- 
ba, seeing that our traveller remained firm, sent 
back the guide, and, on receiving a few presents, 
agreed to allow the party to pass without molesta- 
tion. 
On the 25th, the expedition entered the Tenda 
wilderness. In their march through it, some of 
the people unfortunately disturbed a large swarm 
of bees ; which, issuing forth, put the whole 
party completely to the rout. The asses, gallop- 
ing up a valley, escaped nearly unhurt ; but the 
men and the other animals, though flying in all 
.directions, were unable to escape most severe in- 
jury from these assailants. The fire being ne- 
glected in this confusion, spread, and threatened 
to consume the baggage ; so that, for half an 
hour, the expedition appeared terminated by this 
assault of the bees. In the evening, the party 
began to rally, and next day were able to pro- 
ceed; but the stings of the animals, besides 
