amicably adjusted, and he mounted his horse and led fire way. He Was one of those Negroes who, together with the ceremonial' part of the Mahomedan religion, retain all their an-» cient superstitions, and even drink strong liquors. They, are called Johars, or Jowers, and in this kingdom form a very ¡numerous and powerful tribe. We had no sooner got into a dark and lonely part of the first wood, than he made a sign for us to stop, and taking hold of a hollow piece of bamboo, that hung as an amulet round his neck, whistled very loud, three times; I confess I was somewhat startled, thinking it was a signal for some of his companions to come and attack us ; but he assured me that it was done merely with a view to ascertain what success we were likely to meet with on our present journey. He fhen dismounted, laid his spear across the road, and having said a number of short prayers, concluded with three loud whistles ; after which he listened for some time, as if in expectation of an answer, and receiving none, told us we might proceed without fear, for there was no danger. About noon we passed a number of large villages quite deserted, the inhabitants having fled into Kasson to avoid the horrors of war. We reached Karankalla at sunset; this formerly was a large town, but having been plundered by the Bambarrans about four years ago, nearly one half of it is still in ruins. Feb. lath. At daylight, we departed from Karankalla, and as it was but a short day's journey to Kemmoo, we travelled slower than usual, and amused ourselves by collecting such eatable fruits as grew near the road side. In this pursuit I had wandered a little from my people, and being, uncertain whether they were before o r behind me, I hastened to a rising.ground to look about me. As I was proceeding towards this eminence, two Negro horsemen, armed with muskets,icame galloping from among the bushes: on seeing them I made a full, stop j the horsemen did-the same, and all three of usseemed- equally surprised and confounded at this interview. -As * ap- proachednhem.itheir¡-fears increased, and: one of them, after castingi upon.me <a lbok of horror, rode off at fu ll speed ; the other, in. a panic of fear^pat; his hand over his eyes, and continued muttering prayers-until. his horse, seemingly^ without the rider's knowtedgbj conveyed .hint slowly after his - companion. About a mrle to the westward, they fell in with my:attendants, to whom they related a frightful story : it seems their fears had dressed me in. the flowing-robes of a tremendous spirit,-and one of them affirmed; that'when I made tny ■appearance, a cold blast of wind; came pouring flown upon Him from the eky like so much cold water. About item we saw at;a distance the capi- tali of Kaarta, situated in; the middle of am open, plain, the country for two ■ miles .rduud being cleared o f wood, by the great consumption of that article for building and fuel,and we entered the town about two o'clock in the afternoon. i We.proceeded, without stopping, to the court before the king s residence but I was so:'completely surrounded by the gazing multitude,thatldid not attempt to dismount,but sent in the land-, lord and Madi Konko's son, to acquaint the king of my arrival. Ih a little time they returned, accompanied by a messenger from the king, signifying that he would see mein the eyening; and in
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