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roof as ours. The interior was divided into various compart¬ 
ments. Chairs, tables, and even a chest of drawers were among 
the appointments, while on one of the walls an oleograph of the 
German Imperial pair made a fine show. 
This sultan has the reputation of being the most progressive 
in the district. He takes much interest in all European matters 
and equipments, many of which he endeavours to introduce. 
For instance, he made us carefully explain the construction of 
the folding boats which we had brought with us, and continue 
explaining till he had fully grasped the idea. He is a beginner 
in the German language, but likes to practise it, and that he 
might not forget a new sentence he had learned whilst he was 
inspecting the boat, he kept on murmuring; “ Das ist ein boot — 
das ist ein boot!' 
We had also to go and visit the old mother of the sultan, 
who lived in one of the round huts which was built in somewhat 
more elaborate style than the rest. She and the sultan, and, 
indeed, all the members of the reigning family of the Bukoba 
province, are descended from the ancient and distinguished race 
of Wahima, with whom later on we were to become more closely 
acquainted in Ruanda. 
The next morning a start was made, as usual, by sunrise. 
The routine was pretty well the same every day for the next 
few months, and consisted as follows: At five o’clock the 
Arabian call was blown, then ensued the hurried collecting 
together of tents, strapping up of loads and breakfast in 
primitive form. Shortly before 6 a.m. the Askari and the 
carriers, with their loads properly strapped, took up their 
positions. Lieutenant von Wiese, to whom I had entrusted 
the sole charge of the Askari and the carriers, adopted an 
excellent plan whereby he could pick out the loafers and sick 
among them. He would send on those carriers who were ready 
with their loads a mile in advance, so that any unappropriated 
burdens would at once be noticed. Immediately the last load 
had been picked up by its proper carrier, the signal to advance 
was sounded; two previously selected Askari marched at the 
