Captain Casati. 373 curious articles to amuse the natives witli. Among the useful things are knives, pen-knives, tools, cloth, wire, needles, and a hundred little objects. Among the curiosities there are an organette, paper lanterns, masks, playthings, balloons and various other things that will be much enjoyed by the savages. Dr.

Junker's effects were sent off some days before we started, and we found them all in perfect condition at Dem Idris.

" The route he chose, as you know, was through King Mdarama's country, so that his baggage was sent on to Dem Bekir by way of Dem-el-Abab, marked on Schweinfurth's maps as Ziber Adlau. While Dr. Junker's effects were being forwarded, we set off for ■Dem Suleiman, where I wished to furnish him with yet other things that were wanting. There the doctor stayed for about six days, and, when provided with all things necessary, I accompanied him part of the way. AVe said good-bye under a sycamore. I have faith in his happy return, because he is — as the English say — the right man in the right place.

" The morning before we parted J. had been witness of an affecting scene. Governor Saadi Effendi and two superior officers arrived, accompanied by a number of girls and boys, while Ave were at breakfast. They begged me to sign certain documents, which they said were the papers setting free their slaves. One of the latter, called Moffio, asked what he was to do with his paper. He was answered, ' You are a free man, you can go where you please.' ' Then,' replied Moffio, ' take back your paper, for I have not the least intention of abandoning my master.'

" Every slave, according to his age, received from fifteen to twenty dollars, but they went away without showing the pleasure we expected they would feel. This is a proof of the good disposition of the negroes, who, when well treated, become fond of their masters.

"Before Dr. .Junker disembarked at Meshra-el-Rek, I had sent a special messenger to King Mdarama,