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destroyed. They were miserably clad, and exhibited signs of ex- 
treme poverty. This night slept a little, which is a comfort I 
seldom enjoy. 
29th. — At half-past six in the morning proceeded on our jour- 
ney, and at twelve stopped atDuncammee, a moderately sized walled 
town. 1 was both surprised and pleased to observe the neatness 
of this town, and the cleanliness of its inhabitants. Every inch 
of spare ground was planted with tobacco, and very tastefully 
fenced round with dried tobacco stalks. The natives manufacture 
large quantities of cotton cloths, which are neat and durable; and 
at the north end of the town are several dye-pits. The wall sur- 
rounding the town is in rather a ruinous state. The chief wel- 
comed me to his house, and offered me the best apartment in 
it. Provisions were plentiful, and we fared exceedingly well. In 
return for his kindness, I gave him a clasp knife, and a hundred 
needles. 
30th. — At six in the morning were again on our route, and halted 
at Gaza at one at noon. The chief was happy to see me, lodged me 
in his own house, and seemed to take pleasure in obliging me. 
31st. — Continued our journey at the usual hour, and halted at 
Rayoo at one o'clock. In this town I was considerably worse, became 
debilitated in a surprising manner, lost my sight, and could not rise 
in bed. Fancying I should not be able to proceed any further, and 
that my life was drawing to a close, I called Pascoe to my bed-side, 
and advised him, after he had buried me, to make all haste to my 
master at Soccatoo ; to take particular care of the property he would 
have the charge of, and I had no doubt my master would reward him. 
December 1st. — This day was dreadfully ill — unable to taste 
any kind of food, and expecting every moment would be my last. 
2d. — Did not find myself at all better this morning, and was 
surprised I had lived so long. At 2 P. M\, finding myself a little 
revived, but unable to sit up, I determined to see my dear master, 
