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CHAPTER V.

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Leave Shabadud Marketing at Abu Gussi Debbeh

Ambukol Korti . .48

CHAPTER VI.

Life at Korti Diamonds and rubies The Marines arrive

Rumours Christmas Day

. 5 6

CHAPTER VII.

Korti to Gakdul Surveying on camel-back Night marching Abu Loolah and his family Abu Haifa and the

Mahdists .... 67

CHAPTER VIII.

Arrival at Gakdul The wells Building forts A search for

more wells 85

CHAPTER IX.

Return and advance of the column Details . . 101

CHAPTER X.

On the march again W and his camel Gebel es Sergain The enemy in sight

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CHAPTER XL

Dispositions for attack Stone zeriba formed Night of the

1 6th Officers shot 118