PANYATOLE. 327 so indecent that a description of it cannot be given.

The next day, January 4, a long and rapid march brought me to Amfina's residence, Panyatole, passing en route the village Kissuna. The road from Keroto first descends and then winds up hill for a long way, the land rising and falling, thus forming several ridges, one above the other, until Panyatole is reached. From each of these elevations there are most picturesque views. The eye wanders down the glades of the forest ; and among the trees, herds of graceful antelopes may be seen lying down or grazing at will. As we neared Panyatole, the birds flew hither and thither, telling us, by their shrill screams, that a storm was at hand, even if the heavy masses of cloud and the growing darkness had not already warned us. Our pace quickened ; the soldiers and boys broke into a jog-trot, as they did not relish the idea of a drenching. Our progress was all the faster as Amfina had caused the grass along the road to be cut down. But our efforts were in vain. The storm broke over us, and before we reached shelter, we had a thorough soaking. During this march one of my boys fell ill, and I gave orders for him to be carried on an angereb. My men made great objections, for though they are willing to carry a white man, they draw the line at those of their own colour. They wanted the boy to be left behind, to catch us up on recovery, if he