I got some maere or millet here and a fowl.
We now end 1866.

It has not been so fruitful or useful as I intended.
Will try to do better in 1867, and be better--more gentle and loving; and may the Almighty, to whom I commit my way, bring my desires to pass, and prosper me! Let all the sins of '66 be blotted out for Jesus' sake.
* * * * * _1st January, 1867._--May He who was full of grace and truth impress His character on mine.

Grace--eagerness to show favour; truth--truthfulness, sincerity, honour--for His mercy's sake.
We remain to-day at Mbulukuta-Chitembo's district, by the boys' desire, because it is New Year's day, and also because we can get some food.
_2nd and 3rd January, 1867._--Remain on account of a threatened _set-in_ rain.

Bought a senze _( Aulocaudatus Swindernianus)_, a rat-looking animal; but I was glad to get anything in the shape of meat.
_4th January, 1867._--It is a _set-in_ rain.

The boiling-point thermometer shows an altitude of 3565 feet above the sea.