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TRAVELS IN CENTRAL AFRICA, 
Cheir Allah^ who crossed yesterday in the punt^ he having heard of 
the return of our disabled men. At five p.m. Neara came back with 
a couple of bullocks : he says that grain will be brought in to- 
morrow from the surrounding villages. The men soon became gay 
as preparations were made for a substantial supper. My wife made 
an effort to sit up at the entrance of the tent. Her appearance 
was a signal for a fantasie. The Rhol porters sang and danced^ 
three or four together^ with arms uplifted and finger-tips meeting 
overhead. The highest jumper was considered the best dancer. 
September 9/A. — Sent all the porters and the greater part of our 
