ed of them by the
king's orders for escorting us to Gani; but now they sent the men, the
woman and cows could not be returned, as they had been sent overland by
the ordinary route to the ferry on the Nile.

Of course we would not listen to this reference for justice with
Kamrasi, as the woman and cows were still all alive; commended Kidgwiga
for carrying out his orders so well, and told the officers they had
merited their punishment--as how could the affairs of government be
carried on, when subordinate officers refused immediate compliance? The
submkungu of Northern Gueni, Kasoro, now proffered a goat and plantains,
and everything was settled for the day.

With a full complement of porters, travelling six miles through
cultivation and jungle, we reached the headquarters of governor Kaeru,
where all the porters threw down their loads and bolted, though we were
still two miles from the post. We inquired for the boats at once, but
were told they were some distance off, and we must wait here for the
night. Four pots of pombe were sent us, and Kaeru thought we would be
satisfied and conform. We suspected, however, that there was some trick
at the bottom of all; so, refusing the liquor, we said, with proper
emphasis, "Unless we are forwarded to the boats at once, and get them
on the following morning, we cannot think of receiving presents from any
one." This served our purpose, for a fresh set of porters was found
like magic, and traps, pombe, and all together, were forwarded to
the journey's end--a snug batch of huts imbedded in large plantain
cultivation surrounded by jungle, and obviously near the river,
as numerous huge harpoons, intended for striking hippopotami, were
suspended from the roof. Kaeru here presented us with a goat, and
promised the boats in the morning.

After fighting for the boats, we still had to wait the day for
Kidgwiga and his men, who said it was all very well our pushing ahead,
indifferent as to whether men were enlisted or not, but he had to
prepare for the future also, as he could never recross the Kidi
wilderness by himself; he must have a sufficient number of men to form
his escort, and these were now grinding corn for the journey. Numerous
visitors called on us here, and consequently our picture-books were in
great request. We gave Kaeru some beads.

After walking two miles to the boats, we entered the district of Chopi,
subject to Unyoro, and went down the river, keeping the Kikunguru con