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called Ayi^ said to contribute its waters to the Hangau^ of which 
lagoon I believe it to be the principal feeder. The compass course 
of the current_, running north where forded, was 10°; its probable 
breadth when at its full might be one hundred yards. Where 
crossed, the depth varied from knee to waist ; the sand in dry part 
of bed was formed of mica, felspar, quartz, and iron ; the rocks 
of granite and whinstone. We pulled across in the punt, and 
breakfasted beneath the shadow of one of a magnificent series of 
trees, covered with lovely climbers in wild profusion; luxuriant 
canes enriched the banks ; the murmuring stream gave us its pure 
cool and refreshing water. The Ayi divides the territory of Nean- 
gara (Morokodo) from Moya, another revolted Moro branch. It 
was 10.30 a.m. ere we left. Passing through bush, pretty flowering 
shrubs were collected ; numerous were lofty trees surmounted by 
a dome of blossoms, whilst the trunks were clothed with a drapery 
of creepers. Bearing north-north- east rose another range of wooded 
hills, three conspicuous from their height. At noon a scattered 
hamlet was reached, and though intending but to remain there 
during the great heat of the day, so many pleaded for a longer rest, 
it could not be denied. 
January 18^/^. — We remained in the village of Moraro for this 
Sabbath day. The chief, Burmadi, is one of the most stupid 
fellows I ever met, and from whom it was a difficult task to obtain 
the slightest information respecting the habits of the people or the 
culture of their land. However, by exercising patience, I elicited 
from him that they are owners of a small breed of cattle, and that 
they are indefatigable bee hunters, honey being their principal 
luxury. 
The adjoining district to the north is called ‘'‘^Made;^^ and 
