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Author's stay at
Kooniakary. Departs thence for Kemmoo, the capital of Kaarta. Is
received with great kindness by the King of Kaarta, who dissuades him
from prosecuting his journey, on account of approaching hostilities
with the King of Bambarra. The Author determines, notwithstanding, to
proceed: and the usual route being obstructed, takes the path to
Ludamar, a Moorish kingdom. Is accommodated by the king with a

guide to Jarra, the frontier town of the Moorish territories; and sets out
for that place, accompanied by three of the king's sons, and 200
horsemen.

CHAPTER VIII
.
Journey from Kemmoo to Funingkedy. Some account of the Lotus. A
youth murdered by the Moors--interesting scene at his death. Author
passes through Simbing. Some particulars concerning Major Houghton.
Author reaches Jarra--situation of the surrounding states at the period
of his arrival there, and a brief account of the war between Kaarta and
Bambarra.

CHAPTER IX
.
Some account of Jarra, and the Moorish inhabitants. The Author
applies for and obtains permission from Ali, the Moorish chief or
sovereign of Ludamar, to pass through his territories. Departs from
Jarra, and arrives at Deena. Ill treated by the Moors. Proceeds to
Sampaka. Finds a Negro who makes gunpowder. Continues his journey
to Samee, where he is seized by some Moors, who are sent for that
purpose by Ali. Is conveyed a prisoner to the Moorish camp at
Benowm, on the borders of the Great Desert.

CHAPTER X
.
Various occurrences during the Author's confinement at Benowm--is
visited by some Moorish ladies. A funeral and wedding. The Author
receives an extraordinary present from the bride. Other circumstances
illustrative of the Moorish character and manners.

CHAPTER XI

.
Occurrences at the camp continued. Information collected by the
Author concerning Houssa and Tombuctoo; and the situation of the
latter. The route described from Morocco to Benowm. The Author's
distress from hunger. Ali removes his camp to the northward. The
Author is carried prisoner to the new encampment, and is presented to
Queen Fatima. Great distress from want of water.

CHAPTER XII
.
Containing some further miscellaneous reflections on the Moorish
character and manners. Observations concerning the Great Desert, its
animals, wild and domestic.

CHAPTER XIII
.
Ali departs for Jarra, and the Author allowed to follow him thither. The
Author's faithful servant, Demba, seized by Ali's order, and sent back
into slavery. Ali returns to his camp, and permits the Author to remain
at Jarra, who, thenceforward, meditates his escape. Daisy, King of
Kaarta, approaching with his army towards Jarra, the inhabitants quit
the town, and the Author accompanies them in their flight. A party of
Moors overtake him at Queira. He gets away from them at daybreak. Is
again pursued by another party, and robbed; but finally effects his
escape.

CHAPTER XIV
.
The Author feels great joy at his deliverance, and proceeds through the
wilderness; but finds his situation very deplorable. Suffers greatly from
thirst, and faints on the sand.--Recovers, and makes another effort to
push forward. Is providentially relieved by a fall of rain. Arrives at a
Foulah village, where he is refused relief by the Dooty, but obtains
food from a poor woman. Continues his journey through the wilderness,

and the next day lights on another Foulah village, where he is
hospitably received by one of the shepherds. Arrives on the third day at
a Negro town called Wawra, tributary to the King of Bambarra.

CHAPTER XV
.
The Author proceeds to Wassiboo. Is joined by some fugitive Kaartans,
who accompany him in his route through Bambarra. Discovers the
Niger. Some account of Sego, the capital of Bambarra. Mansong the
king refuses to see the Author, but sends him a present. Great
hospitality of a Negro woman.

CHAPTER XVI
.
Departure from Sego, and arrival at Kabba. Description of the shea, or
vegetable butter tree. The Author and his guide arrive at Sansanding.
Behaviour of the Moors at that place. The Author pursues his journey
to the eastward. Incidents on the road. Arrives at Modiboo, and
proceeds for Kea, but obliged to leave his horse by the way. Embarks at
Kea in a fisherman's canoe for Moorzan: is conveyed from thence
across the Niger to Silla--determines to proceed no further eastward.
Some account of the further course of the Niger, and the towns in its
vicinage towards the East.

CHAPTER XVII
.
The Author returns westward. Arrives at Modiboo, and recovers his
horse. Finds great difficulty in travelling in consequence of the rains
and the overflowing of the river. Is informed that the King of Bambarra
had sent persons to apprehend him. Avoids Sego, and prosecutes his
journey along the banks of the Niger. Incidents on the road. Cruelties
attendant on African wars. The Author crosses the river