I sent over for them and they were returned this morning.

Thirty-five of Mohamad's slaves died of small-pox.
_21st May, 1872._--The genuine Africans of this region have flattened nose-bridges; the higher grades of the tribes have prominent nose-bridges, and are on this account greatly admired by the Arabs.

The Batusi here, the Balunda of Casembe, and Itawa of Nsama, and many Manyuema have straight noses, but every now and then you come to districts in which the bridgeless noses give the air of the low English bruiser class, or faces inclining to King Charles the Second's spaniels.
The Arab progeny here have scanty beards, and many grow to a very great height--tall, gaunt savages; while the Muscatees have prominent nose-bridges, good beards, and are polite and hospitable.
I wish I had some of the assurance possessed by others, but I am oppressed with the apprehension that after all it may turn out that I have been following the Congo; and who would risk being put into a cannibal pot, and converted into black man for it?
_22nd May, 1872._--Baganga are very black, with a tinge of copper colour in some.

Bridgeless noses all.
_23rd May, 1872._--There seems but little prospect of Christianity spreading by ordinary means among Mohamadans.

Their pride is a great obstacle, and is very industriously nurtured by its votaries.