A letter had come from Abdullah bin Salem, Moslem missionary at Mtesa's, to Ujiji three months ago with this news.
_26th December, 1868._--We marched up an ascent 2-1/2 hours, and got on to the top of one of the mountain ridges, which generally run N.
and S.Three hours along this level top brought us to the Kibawe River, a roaring rivulet beside villages.

There were no people on the height over which we came, though the country is very fine--green and gay with varying shades of that colour.

We passed through patches of brackens five feet high and gingers in flower, and were in a damp cloud all day.

Now and then a drizzle falls in these parts, but it keeps all damp only, and does not show in the rain-gauge.

Neither sun nor stars appear.
_27th and 28th December, 1868._--Remain on Sunday, then march and cross five rivulets about four yards wide and knee deep, going to the Lofunso.