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to white men : she would sleep well and happy to-night, as the joy 
or wish of her life was accomplished — she had seen me. 
I had a present of a sheep, four fowls, and some yams, from 
a young man related to Yarro, for my advice and assistance ; as 
I now intend my advice in the medical way shall turn to some 
account : without that I should never have a moment’s peace for 
patients. This young man had nothing the matter with him : he 
was only afraid he was going to get the disorder his mother died of, 
which he described as follows: — First, swellings of the eyes and 
ears, then contracting of the toes and fingers ; the skin on the body 
peeling off, and the flesh looking red and raw ; then death. I gave 
him twelve papers of calomel, of two grains each, desiring him to 
take one every morning, besides giving him a strong dose of Croton 
oil (three drops), and a dose of Seidlitz to wash it down. 
Every night we have dancing and singing. Their music is the 
Bornou flute, the Arab fiddle, and the drum. There appears not 
the least jealousy to exist in Kiama : men’s wives and maidens all 
join in the song and dance ; even those of the Moorish belief seem 
to forget that part of their creed in Kiama. 
Friday, 17th. — This being jama, or the day Mahometans attend 
the mosque, kept by them as we keep our Sunday, the pagans also 
take advantage of the day, and spend it in showing their fine clothes, 
and paying and receiving visits. I had a visit from the governor, 
who came in state : he was attended by a great rabble, and two 
drums : he had on a turban over a European foraging cap, two or 
three tobes of Manchester cotton ; the rest of his dress was of 
country-made cloth. After the governor left me I visited Yarro 
with a present of six wax candles, and the remains of my red beads 
of the largest size, as he says his women are very fond of them ; 
and this is to be my last present, as I am to go away to-morrow. 
He says he will give me carriers ; lend me horses ; and, as I will 
have to sleep in the woods, he would send plenty of provisions : his 
