The tobacco is planted on low moist spots on the banks of the Zambesi; and was in flower at the time we were there, in October.

Sinamane's people appear to have abundance of food, and are all in good condition.

He could sell us only two of his canoes; but lent us three more to carry us as far as Moemba's, where he thought others might be purchased.

They were manned by his own canoe-men, who were to bring them back.

The river is about 250 yards wide, and flows serenely between high banks towards the North-east.