Here begins the land of Merera.

Through forest with many strychnus trees, 3-1/4 hours, and arrive at Merera's.
_18th September, 1872._--Remain at Merera's to prepare food.
[There is a significant entry here: the old enemy was upon him.

It would seem that his peculiar liability during these travels to one prostrating form of disease was now redoubled.

The men speak of few periods of even comparative health from this date.] _19th September, 1872._--Ditto, ditto, because I am ill with bowels, having eaten nothing for eight days.

Simba wants us to pass by his village, and not by the straight path.
_20th September, 1872._--Went to Simba's; 3-1/2 hours.