[The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 by David Livingstone]@TWC D-Link bookThe Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 CHAPTER XII 22/56
The Mazitu raid has produced lawlessness in the country: every one was taken as an enemy. _14th July, 1868._--We remained a day at the stockade of Moieggea.
A Banyamwezi or Garaganza man is settled here in Kabaia's district, and on the strong rivulet called Mato.
We felt secure only among the strangers, and they were friendly with us. _15th July, 1868._--At the village on the south bank of the Mpanda we were taken by the headman as Mazitu.
He was evidently intoxicated, and began to shut his gates with frantic gesticulations.
I offered to go away; but others of his people, equally intoxicated, insisted on my remaining.
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