assumes. We. might also have given additional interest to our,
narrative by introducing more plates than, we have been able to
CHAPTER I.
Arrival of the Expedition at Tripoly ; pleasing appearance of the Town from the Sea—Friendly
Reception of the Party by the Consul—Interview with the Bashaw, who promises-his pro-
tection and assistance—Appointment of the Escort—Visits to some of the Mahometan
Residents in Tripoly—Sidi Mahommed d’Ghies-—Preparations for the journey—Adoption
of the Costume, of the Country—This precaution recommended on the experience of the
party—Visit from the Arab Escort—Description of their principal, Shekh Mahommed
el Dûbbah—Sketch of the Shekh’s former Life—Friendly attentions of the European
Residents of Tripoly—Arrival of Dr. Oudney and Lieutenant Clapperton.
IN the beginning of September the Adventure sailed from Malta,
and in a few days we made the African shore, at about the situation
assigned to Tripoli Vecehio. Running down to the eastward, we
soon discovered the place of our destination, and on the morning of
the 11th, cast anchor in the harbour of Tripoly. The town makes a
respectable appearance from the sea ; it is surrounded by a high
wall, strengthened with bastions, above which are distinguished the
mosques and the baths,, whose white minarets and cupolas form no
unpleasing contrast with the dark tints presented by thick groves of
palm-trees, rising in varied groups, from the gardens at the back of
the town. The different coloured flags which were hoisted to salute
us on the castle of the Bashaw, and the houses of the several
consuls, floated gaily in the clear atmosphere and bright sunshine