123 CHAPTER XV.

ON THE MYSTKUIOUS l;AKi;.

The Bisso Mountains — Great cascade — (Hgantic waves — The Don-.cjolese — Malcontent crew — ]'>elila — Want of discipline — Attempt at towing — Another cascade — The river Tisa — Third cascade — Thunderstorm — Thousands of fish and crocodiles — The gate of Shubra — All on land.

We progressed slowly on tlie 12tli of April, as there Avas little wind, but afterwards the breeze freshened to a strong gale, and I descried an island where I hoped to find refuge, but I found it occupied by the people of Kaba Rega, who had fled from Magungo and from the hands of Wad-el-Mek. They showed themselves very hostile to us, and threatened to attack us if we did not withdraw. I approached, notwithstanding their number, fired a few shots, cast anchor and landed ; thus the stormy night with the lake much agitated passed pretty well.

The natives gradually drew nearer, and I let them knoAv that they must return peacefully to their houses, and at the same time send a deputation to Anfina with the declaration of their submission.

The same day they went away, and I learnt afterwards that twenty of them had gone to Anfina. I refused four oxen that they wished to present to me, and they then promised to bring me some ivory in two days. I advised them to carry it to Wadel-Mek.

These islands are only seven miles distant from Magungo.