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SPEKE'S INSTRUCTIONS. 
[chap. II. 
and crossing the Nile below Karuma Falls. Arrived 
at Chopi, inquire for the residence of the Katikiro 
or commander-in-chief, who will show you great 
respect, give you cows and pombe, and send mes¬ 
sengers on to Kamrasi to acquaint him of your inten¬ 
tion to visit him. This is the richest part of Kam- 
rasi’s possessions, and by a little inquiry you will 
learn much about the lake. Kamrasi’s brother Eionga 
lives on a river island within one march of this. They 
are deadly enemies and always fighting, so if you 
made a mistake and went to Rionga’s first, as the 
Turks would wish you to do, all travelling in Unyoro 
would be cut off. Tell the Katikiro all your plans 
frankly, and remark earnestly upon my great dis¬ 
pleasure at Kamrasfs having detained me so long in 
his country without deigning to see me, else he may 
be assured no other white man will ever take the 
trouble to see him. We came down the river in boats 
from Kamrasfs to Chopi, but the boatmen gave much 
trouble, therefore it would be better for you to go 
overland. Kamrasi will most likely send Kidgwiga, 
an excellent officer, to escort you to his palace, but 
if he does not, ask after him ; you could not have 
a better man. 
“ Arrived at Kamrasfis, insist upon seeing all his 
fat wives and brothers. Find out all you can about 
