Kasongo's men appeared eager to plunder their own countrymen: I had to scold and threaten them, and set men to watch their deeds.

Plantains are here very abundant, good, and cheap.

Came to Kittette, and lodge in a village of Loembo.

About thirty foundries were passed; they are very high in the roof, and thatched with leaves, from which the sparks roll off as sand would.

Rain runs off equally well.
_3rd August, 1871._--Three slaves escaped, and not to abandon ivory we wait a day, Kasongo came up and filled their places.
I have often observed effigies of men made of wood in Manyuema; some of clay are simply cones with a small hole in the top; on asking about them here, I for the first time obtained reliable information.