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toWn of Saoun-el-hajar, which is large, and situated 
about half a mile inland upon the right. We passed 
Nikleh upon the left an hour afterwards, opposite 
which there were eighty vessels, filled with Arnaut 
soldiers. 
About six o'clock we passed Addah-harie, a village 
upon the left bank, which is reported to be inhabited 
by Mamelukes: it was on that account that we avoided 
approaching it. We kept along the right side, upon 
which are situated several hamlets: opposite to them 
is the village of Schabour. At length, at eight, we 
arrived at Noffa, upon the right; but, continuing our 
voyage, we ran a-ground about ten, near the right bank; 
nor could all the means we used set us afloat again; 
so that we were obliged to pass the night there. 
Thursday, October 6 th. 
In the morning I perceived we were within view of 
Nitme upon the left bank, and CafFer-el-baga upon the 
right. 
All our efforts to get the vessel off were useless; 
but after some time we obtained the assistance of 
some Arabs, when we overcame the difficulty. We 
were, however, prevented from proceeding by a strong 
easterly wind, and therefore anchored at CafFer-el-baga. 
I went ashore at noon; and, having observed the 
sun, I found the latitude of this village to be 30? 4T 
53" N. 
The wind having abated a little towards one o'clock, 
we proceeded to tow along the right bank; but the 
Wind and current being contrary, did not permit us to 
make much progress. At four we passed Mischla 
upon the right; and at five we were obliged to cast 
anchor. | 
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