On the blessed Wednesday, October 17th, 1883, at 12:30 PM, we departed from Sauban for Bashik, the place designated for the two commanders to inspect the boundaries. On Thursday, the previous day, we arrived at Bashik at 4:30 PM. After marching for half an hour, we were fired upon from the forest where the Arabs were hidden. The cavalry was dispatched to scout. Due to the continuous gunfire from the forest and the inability to see the Arabs, the cavalry and the Bashi-bazouks fired back in response to their shots. We did not ascertain if any of them were killed. Their bullets, however, hit two of our horses, but the wounds were not serious. In the meantime, we heard the sound of a cannon firing at us from a distance. Due to the great distance, the shots did not reach us, though some observers saw the smoke rising from it. Upon reaching the area of Belshimeik, and after orders were given to set up the camp as usual, an important, lengthy incident occurred. We recorded its details on a separate sheet to be attached for reference when needed, and this book will detail what happened. (Confidential) At 12:00 PM, Colonel Farkharous arrived and informed me that he had notified His Excellency the Governors that the departure would be tomorrow, as usual. A discussion took place regarding the incident of this last day. He stated that the killed were twenty men from the Bashi-bazouks and drivers, including the Bakbashy and the Orto deputy, all from the same Orto. After that, we departed. Then His Excellency General Hems Pasha arrived, followed by the esteemed Generals. They expressed their gratitude for the increased diligence, especially His Excellency Hussein Pasha Mazhar. He immediately went to his tent and invited the Generals for the aforementioned discussion. It is hoped that what was present will be resolved. His Excellency Hussein Pasha Mazhar also went to him, and perhaps he will prevent any disagreement between them. He does not recall that His Excellency Hussein Pasha Mazhar has the right in all his actions, as he did not disobey.