RELATIONS WITH KABREGA. 487 fights between Negroes and Danagla are said to have taken place. ‘Thus it is now certain that the country is clear of Danagla; but are we any the better for that? No one can guarantee that they are not, perhaps, concentrating themselves in Dem Soliman, to return in January 1886, at the expiration of the rainy season, strengthened by all sorts of ruffians from the Bakara, &. But suppose they do not return? We are a handful of men, with a very small amount of ammunition, without supplies and communications of any kind, in the midst of thousands of Negroes excited by the wars—and what if these Negroes should rise against us? It is quite clear that we have nothing to expect from Khartum, at any rate until letters from us reach Hgypt—so let us send letters at any price.”

I quote this passage from my diary as a proof that I did not delude myself, but was quite aware of the true state of affairs. I was therefore the more delighted when three of Kabréga’s men arrived here on the evening of September 20, the sacrificial festival, and at once hastened to me. They brought no letters, but greetings from Kabréga, and a hearty invitation to come to him. Chief Boki had taken the letters and presents from the man I sent, pretending that he dare not send letters to Kabréga without his consent, as there might be some magic in them. But he had despatched a messenger of his own to Kabréga to tell him that the chief of the Turks in Wadelai wished to enter into communication with him. Thereupon Kabréga had immediately sent off three men, with orders to find out who the chief of the Turks was, and what he wanted. Kabréga had suffered much at the hands of the Waganda, who had made constant incursions since Mtésa’s death. His men formed a striking contrast to mine, being clothed in neat cloths, while the latter wore skins. My men, however, are willing and brave. ‘There is no better and more workable material for soldiers in the world than our Sudanese. I sent back Kabréga’s men on September 28 with letters, presents, &c., and am now expecting a proper embassy from him. The ereat lords of the south will take their own time.

The Wanyéro had only just left when the steamer came from Dufilé bringing very sad news. Bor had, after all, been de-