137 LETTER XVIII.

Journey to the Prince Ahd Salam, and the Khalif Detemy in Shtuka, — Encamped in his Garden,— Mode of living in Shtuka,— Audience of the Prince. — Exjpedition to the Port of Toniie in Suse,— Country infested with rats.— Situation of Tomie. — Entertainment at a Dmiar of the Arabs of Woled Ahhusebah. — Exertions of Delemy to entertain his Guests.— Arabian Dance aud Music.— Manner and Style of Dancing. — Eulogium of the Viceroys and Captains to the Ladies. — Manners of the latter, — Their personal Beauty. — Dress.— Desire of the Arabs to have a Commercial Establishment in their Countty.— Report to the Prince respecti7ig Tomie.— Its Contiguity to the Place of the Growth of various Articles of Commerce. — Viceroys offer to build a House, and the Duties.— Contemplated Visit to Messa. — Nature of the Country.— Gold and Silver Mines. — Garden of Delemy.— Immense Water-melons and Grapes, — Mode of Irrigation. — Extraordinary People from Sudan at Delemy''s.— Elegant Sword.— Extensive Plantations. — The Prince prepares to departfor Tafilelt.

TO THE SAME.

Santa Cruz, June 7, 1794.

I RECEIVED a letter from the * Prince Muley Abdsalam,who lately went from Santa Cruz to the Khalif of Suse, Alkaid Muhamed ben Delemy, whose castle is in Shtuka. The prince wished to see me on some commercial business that had * Elder Brother of the present Emperor of Marocco, Muley Soliman.