THE LAST BISHOP HANNINGTON FROM AUGUST i st, 1885, TO THE DAY OF HIS DEATH , OCT 29 th, 1885. CONTAINING A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF IIIS JOURNEY THROUGH MASAI LAND, IIIS CAPTURE AND IMPRISONMENT. JLontion: CHURCH MISSIONARY SO%ETY, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. SEELEY & CO., 46 to 48, ESSEX STREET, STRAND, W.C. 1886. Price Sixpence. THE LAST JOURNALS OF BISHOP HANNINGTON FROM AUGUST ist, 1885, TO THE DAY OF HIS DEATH, OCT 29 th, 1885. CONTAINING A DETAILED ACCOUNT OP IIIS JOURNEY THROUGH MASAI LAND, IIIS CAPTURE AND > IMPRISONMENT. x Itontion: CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. SEELEY & CO., 46 to 48, ESSEX STREET, STRAND, W.C. 1886. NOTE. Bishop Hannington left the coast of East Africa in July, 1885, intending to visit the missionaries and Native Christians of the Church Missionary Society’s Mission in U-G-anda. The Bishop was accompanied by the Rev. W. H. Jones (a Native clergyman), and a band of porters, the Bishop being the only European of the party. The route lay through the Masai country, a district only traversed once before by a European traveller (Mr. Thomson). The journey was without any special disaster, except at a place called Ngongo, where the Bishop’s life was attempted. On October 8 he reached Kavirondo, at the north-east corner of the Great Lake, where, leaving Mr. Jones and the larger number of his bearers, he went on with about fifty picked men to Usoga, a district lying east of U-Ganda. Here he and his men were arrested by Lubwa, a chief tributary to the King of U-Ganda, who sent messengers on to the capital of U-Ganda for orders respecting his prisoners. The Bishop expected that the messenger would bring back an order for his immediate release, and a welcome to U-Ganda. This, however, was not to be the case, for after seven days’ imprisonment and barbarous treatment, the Bishop was treacherously put to death by order of Mwanga, with about forty-six of his men. The Bishop’s diary, which was recovered by Mr. Mackay, of U-Ganda, after the murder, and which was received by the Church Missionary Society on October 25, 1886, is written in one of Betts’s small monthly pocket diaries, 4-§ in. by 3 in., with a page for each day. The entries were evidently written with great care, and in some instances they have for greater economy of space been made with exceeding minute¬ ness. BISHOP HANNIHGTON'S DIARY, UGUST l.?/, Saturday (Mbololo (Ndi), Teita).— We have come too much to the west, but I see the reason : there is food to be obtained here, and we can rest. The men have had a hard time this week, and many are complaining. I myself am not over-well. About 1 a.m. roused by sudden cry of fire, and found my tent all of a glow. Terrified, I sprang from bed, dashed into shoes and trousers, seized a gun, I could find no stick, yelled to Jones (who was still fast asleep), and rushed to help beat it out. I thought for a short time all was lost, as the flames leapt into the air, but soon found it was not so bad as it looked, and that nothing was hurt. I fell on my knees, and thanked God for the preser¬ vation. Spent a quiet day, re-arranging loads, washing and mending. 2nd, Sunday .—Being food here we can enjoy the divinely given rest: two days is not too much rest for any of us, and this week should, if all goes well, be a very hard one. I am not over-well, having never yet thoroughly recovex-ed from the intense strain of starting, and there is, though there ought not to be, a fear of failure; for in¬ stance, we have about three days’ food remaining, and seven days’ journey to go through desert country of Kikumbuliu ; nor can we buy here beyond our daily want. The men are in good spirits. 3rd, Monday (in forest, twelve hours’ walk, thirty miles).—Off early; men vowed knew way; soon got lost; forced a way across country; found a road which men again vowed they knew, and went well till Jones and guides went ahead. I and men lost them, then lost ourselves; climbed tree; saw rocks, which Bedue vowed was place Thom¬ son slept at, and was water; force our way across country ; no road; got lost again, and was in the depth of black de¬ spair, when came upon open space and saw our way. Presently found Jones, to my intense thankfulness ; urged men on, and at sunset arrived at rocks ; no water ; men quietly turned round and said, “ This is not the place, it is over there.” Self and men greatly exhausted. I had a little water, but not enough to nourish me. 4 th, Tuesday (Biver Sabaki, six hours, fifteen miles).—Slept in open ; men very noisy; up twice and boxed some of their, ears ; slept very badly ; filtT cffiTcTkeenly. Up at six; men very fractious ; lost a good hour of cool part of day. Last night we took advice of everybody we knew, and struck for Mount Mchatzo. Finding wild-beast patns, got astray once or twice; sun intensely hot; Nyka utterly shadeless; once or twice I crouched under the trunk of a tree and gasped for breath. Then quite suddenly came upon a mag¬ nificent river about one, which greatly revived our spirits. I however had a sharp attack of sun-fever soon after arrival; men suffered much to-day ; caught numbers of fish in the river. Through mercy we have lost little by our getting astra 3 r : it has greatly fa¬ tigued and worn me, but there is some great gain, no doubt, 1 now see not. 5 th, Wednesday (forest, about seven hours, eighteen miles).—Men cooked food at river. I and two or three started early, and marched on till about twelve, when I halted and waited for the rest; shot a brace of partridges and slept; saw spoor of giraffes, rhinos, and buffalo quite fresh. Halted without water, three o’clock, in an open space in the forest. It has been a nice cool day, but I have felt very poorly and com¬ plaining, and have had great difficulty in getting along. I think the intense monotony of the Nyka horrida, has much to do with it. You seldom see more than a gun-shot ahead. The thorns are terrific, and every moment you expect to see a change of scene and are disappointed. My sufferings 4 Bishop Hannington's Diary. have been rather severe to-day: I don’t feel like getting through. 6tli, Thursday (forest, about eight hours, eighteen miles).—Off at break of day, having first despatched some men to look for a boy who has apparently decamped, and has probably thrown my tent poles, which he was carrying, in the road. I lead, and thought the jungle more dismal than ever. Jones sighted a cow rhino and two calves, and another crossed the caravan, and led some to drop their loads. About eleven, and most unexpected to all, for we understood we were not to get any till to-morrow, we came upon water. My joy was intense, for I dreaded many of the men breaking down before the day was out, to say nothing of to-morrow. How gracious the Lord has been. Ps. ciii. 1, 2. After cooling, marched on again at two. I sighted giraffe and zebra, but only got a long shot; dined on roasted parrot and pigeons; still poorly, but 1 have walked better. 7th, Friday (in the forest, about seven hours, twenty miles).—The first part of the day the jungle was much more open ; game was sighted, and a rhino scare got up. I fired at a hartebeeste without success. About ten we came upon water at Mutito Wa Andei (not as Thomson), and presently a hunter crept out of the bushes. It seemed plea¬ sant to come across a stranger after see¬ ing no man all the week. Lunched off weasels curried, but they were not a success. A n.an brought in taken very ill, but I could not discern what was the matter with him, except that he seemed to be dying. Off again about two, and encamped without water at Ngurunga Nyoka, Shot a very large partridge, off which we dined; but, as spurs an inch long betokened, he was about a hundred years old. The Mkamba gave me some wild honey, which also afided to the feast. 8th, Saturday (at Kikumbuliu, four hours, twelve miles).—That poor man died in the night. The ground was so hard that we could not bury him ; the men covered him with thorns. Met some Wakamba in the road, one of whom, a woman, on seeing me fell down in a fit as if dead. I expected they would say that I had done it, but found out it was a frequent occurrence. Ar¬ rived in the Kamba country at ten. Pleasant to get out of this terrible de¬ sert and to be in a land of food and water. God has been very gracious, though I am an ungracious sinner. The people seem very kindly disposed. Went out for the pot with Jones. I killed an eagle, and polished off a huge baboon ; he was so heavy that Jones, I, and my boy could not carry him. The Wanvka eat both freely. Jones’s excitement and fear was very amusing; doubtless, these very large apes, when wounded, are very dangerous. No. 5 shot finished him. 9 th, Sunday. —Service at eight o’clock. There turns out to be very little food here, and the head-men wanted to march on, but I resisted a move being made. A chief came and saw me and was very friendly, and small presents were ex¬ changed. Once I was nearly ordering a start, because the head-men had neg¬ lected to buy food. I was so angry and distressed that I went afterwards and took a quinine pill, thinking fever must be near. 0 Lord, help me to run with patience ! Service again in the evening. 10 th, Monday. —Off at break of day, and after about a five hours’ march we reached our destination in streams in the midst of a very populous part. Dozens of Wakamba soon surrounded us, and I was an object of great attrac¬ tion. Pood soon began to pour into camp in great plenty, and the men are in for a regular feast. I took a short round and killed a fine monkey. Meet¬ ing with a man who professes to be going to the coast before very long, I set to work and wrote letters in hopes of their reaching in a month or six weeks’ time. 1 1th, Tuesday (Kikumbuliu, ten miles).—Crowds of people pour into the camp, and food is sufficiently plenti¬ ful to enable us to buy a little ahead. In consequence, and on the men’s account, I have delayed start until the after¬ noon. Off at 12.30, and marched on till about four. This brings us to the outskirts of Kikumbuliu, close by the Mbuanzau Mountains. I tried in vain to get a shot at monkeys, or anything else. 12th, Wednesday (eleven hours in the forest,thirty-three miles).—Off early, and brought down a beautiful black monkey : a long shot, No. 5. Presently flock of guinea-fowl rose, and two fell to my gun. Jones coming up after, likewise bagged two. Boy had neglected to Bishop Hannington's Diary. 5 bring cartridges, and tbe other boy with spare supply had remained far behind, so my sport was now curtailed. Met two parties of Wakamba, and lost our road, arriving about five in evening at water (River Kuonbi) . Round the boy with my mecficiue-chest had disap¬ peared ; the verdict is, he has run away. 1 suppose I ought to turn back—but no, not yet. I have one or two bottles of extract. I must trust and not be afraid. I was for a short time very impatient with my wretched crew of head-men, who are greatly to blame. In addition to this blow, we are again lost in the desert. 13 th, Thursday (ten hours in the forest, thirty miles).—Sent a search party of ten back, which delayed start considerably. Shot a wolverine and sighted large heads of hartebeeste and zebra and a water-buck. Arrived at the Warnia about ten, and cooked. Cross a"large open plain with large heads of zebra and antelopes. Met a small party of Wakamba, and heard the news of the coast. Camped in the open forest, exceedingly fatigued with my march. Shortly after arrival a rhino came out from a jungle close by me, and took a long, good look, standing some time, and then strolled leisurely away. 1 was dosing and saw him not, and the men who reported the case were a long way off. 14 tli, Friday (ten hours, Ulu, thirty miles).—Led the way, and sighted a fine specimen of male ostrich, the greeu species with red feathers, pigs, and other game, and huge black baboons. Arrive at the [blank in diary], after a long march of five and a half hours; then hearing that the camping-grouud and villages were only an hour ahead, we march on without halt or food for another five hours. I arrived more dead than alive, but a greater bustard flying up and perching again near at hand, I was obliged to go, and bowled him over with No. 5, and at once a table was spread in the wilderness. Sorry to say I lost my temper with men and Jones, whom I thought rather perverse, but think it was misunder¬ standing. He afterwards behaved ex¬ ceedingly well. The elders assembled, and refused to sell food until we had paid hongo. I made ours nervous by taking high ground with them. 15th, Saturday (two and a half hours, six miles).—Delayed a little, and settled very easily with the elders. March off; then a rush to try and stop the men. Proceeded a short distance, when we found the road blocked, and a body of men trying to stop ns. I ordered a for¬ ward march, and led the way. An old man rushed at me with bow and arrows and seized me; another with a spear. I forced them back, and dragged and lugged my way through, closely fol¬ lowed by Jones. After passing, I ordered him to proceed slowly, while I returned to see the men safely past. They had stopped them. Scolded the men for being stopped, and then sat down and called the old man who had seized me, and laughed at him and made excellent friends. Our way was obstructed no more. Arrived at the sultan’s village about twelve, and found the people very friendly, but food rather scarce. 16th, Sunday .—Spent a very quiet day. The chief came and visited me, and sadly wanted to give me two oxen, but I steadfastly refused, as it only means buying them at an exorbitant price. We had our two services as usual; Jones preached both times as always. He took a portion from the Sermon on the Mount. The house built on the sand, and our situation on a mount with a sandy torrent below, singularly illustrated it. People particularly well- behaved and kind. 1 7th, Monday (six hours, fourteen miles).—Started badly ; could not get the men on their feet, and it is so im¬ portant to me to get the cool hours ; got sadly angry and afterwards de¬ spaired of ever getting through the journey. Suffered much from the burning sun. Arrived in camp about one o’clock. People came in crowds, and at first assumed au unpleasant air, and met in solemn conclave. They were, however, reasonable in their de¬ mands, and we were soon on the best of terms, and dinner revived my drooping spirits. A wizard appeared on the scene and prophesied a pleasant journey, and a present of milk to-night. 'Tis with much misgiving that I have con¬ sented to break away from Thomson’s route for a little, and take a still more northerly direction. 18 tli, Tuesday (six hours, fifteen 6 Bishop Hannington's Diary. miles).—The effects of my rage yester¬ day markedly manifest to-day. Started splendid time ; passed through densely populous district; crowds following me, yelling and hooting in a deafening manner. Twice hongo was demanded, to which I turned a deaf ear. At last I found the caravan on the halt, and proceeding to the front, I found a panic among the leaders; the Wakamba hav¬ ing most peremptorily ordered us to camp, and threatening to fight. I said, “ I am ready,” and marched on with my umbrella; swoids were drawn, bows strung, and the offensive assumed. I laughed and proceeded. The people of the next district now came and urged us to proceed, while our enemies rushed in front of me, drew up in line to fight them. I broke through and stood be¬ tween them, so that I must have received the arrows of either party, and still continued to laugh in spite of the horrid yells and the intense alarm of those near me. As suddenly, matters assumed a peaceful aspect, and the enemy said, “ Camp as soon as you reach their river, and we will come and sell you things.” 19th Wednesday (ten hours, twenty- live miles).—Yesterday the elders made a plea of levying a small hongo, because 1 moved an ostrich egg which it appears had beeu placed under a tree as a charm. Made another splendid start, and found the Natives everywhere numerous and anxious for us for us to stop, but friendly withal. After a long march north-west on a high plateau, onr guides suddenly turned us north¬ east, and said, “This is the route we must go.” I stiongly objected, but was assured by our men they were right; so after dinner 1 proceeded for an hour. At last I utterly re¬ fused to go farther, and said, “ I shall find my own way,” manfully followed uy Jones. “As you will go that way,” said one guide, “ may I go home and get some things to sell you.” His treachery was now patent; we had been led into deep valleys to reach his home, and our proper route was left behind. It was impossible to recover ourselves, so we had to sleep in a deep valley, not altogether knowing where we were; but all are agreed that we are to reach the village of Machacho, u great Wakamba chief. 20th, Thursday (Mchacho's,four hours, ten miles).—Plunged into a tremendous valley, then began to climb, when guides wanted to go back ; refused, and took the lead, and soon arrived in densely-popu¬ lated district, where we were led to the usual camping-ground. Askedabout the chief : were told if we wanted to see him we must send and tell him so ; but it did not matter; so we decided not. Swarms of provisions poured into the camp—butter, milk, and Indian corn. We find that we must buy for the men, so we opened a market. I fouucl that two yards of cloth would buy food for one man for ten days. Shot a partridge, which supplied my table for the day. People exceedingly friendly and well- behaved, but, except ornaments, entirely uaked. I am au object of intense in¬ terest. 21 st, Friday .—Having food to buy for four days for two hundred odd mouths, we are compelled to stop where we are. Market very brisk, and the price falling considerably. The climate is very cold, 5500 above sea- level, so we rejoice in fires all day and at night pile up a perfect bonfire. Dozens swarm around me, but always well-behaved and kind, and they resent anything like liberty being taken by anybody. They are, however, a little afraid of me, and the slightest gesture of impatience causes a stampede. I never liked savages so well. They say I am a child of God, and so they are afraid. 22nd, Saturday (six hours, fourteen miles).—Off as soon as we could, con¬ sidering we had to give out food first. Soon after starting, shot a fenec. Part¬ ridge got up, brought nine down ; then another. A rhino now hove in sight, so Jones and I started. We stalked him within sixty yai'ds, when he winded us and started. I gave him a shot which made him jump into the air, and we were after him like a rabbit, but he soon out-distanced us. A guinea- fowl fell next to my gun, and another to Jones’s. Lanjora reached about one o’clock, 5500 above sea-level and bitterly cold, the men utterly collapsing. 23rd, Sunday (Kapute Plain, six hours, fifteen miles).—Gould notarrauge to stay all this time at Mchatzo’s, and, even if we had, should have had a most noisy and uncomfortable day. Could not stop in the wilderness, so marched on. Refused to go Thomson’s road, although on the map it appears shorter. Bishop Hannington’s Diary. 7 Arrived in excellent time at the Attie. In a pool close by my tent I saw live huge hippos. Saw, too, about five rhinos, giraffe and ostrich, besides numerous herds of antelopes. 24th, Monday (eight hours, twenty miles).—Off at day-break. Men again wanted to take a wrong direction, but were overruled by compass. A bittern now fell to my gun. Two rhinos now hove in sight; I gave chase, but they heard the caravan and made off. Three more appeared in the dis¬ tance, but did not tempt me. Soon two more were sighted; these we approached within fifty yards, when they made a furious charge. I fired at thirty at the bull aud caught his flank. He now turned furiously at me, and those with me retreated. At five yards’ distance I gave him my record in the head, and expected to see him fall at my feet. He wheeled round and fled, badly but not mortally wounded, and we could not come up with them. My wretched little 12-bore is a mere pop-gun against such monsters. Quarter of an hour after two huge buffaloes were met with, but could not get near them : after¬ wards, other rhinos and an enormous drove of buffaloes, fully a mile long. The men caught vast numbers of fish, many over a pound, at our camping- place. 25 th, Tuesday (Ngongo, ten hours, twenty-five miles). — Various wild schemes suggested by head-men, who made up their minds that we could not reach to-day. A herd of gnus (I counted 130) trotted past on the opposite side of the river. I next saw some thousand zebras and three or four ostriches. Soon after I began to stalk two elands, when I was distracted by two rhinos following them. 1 was again distracted by Jones, and made nervous. I hit the bull in the flank, about thirty yards, and both made off. During chase a man picked up an ostrich egg. Ten rhinos sighted to-day. Entered the lovely Kirkwyu forests, and soon after, to everybody’s astonishment, found our¬ selves at .Ngongo: not a soul to be seen. 2 6th, Wednesday. — About eleven o’clock, went after guinea-fowl and bagged five. I only missed one, and that was through my gun going off be¬ fore I expected. At 1 p.m. an alarm of Masai, which proved to be Wakikuyu women returning home from a Masai kraal. They say that the Masai have all gone to Naivasha. Anxiously waited all day for people to come with food, and sent men, but they returned empty. 2 7th, Thursday (about twelve miles). —As soon as I could I was off to buy food, but found the men had been before me and had caught up the little that was brought, so I could not get a word with a Native; nor could I see any game, beyond a guinea-fowl which fell to my gun. The forests are particularly beautiful. I found to-day Thomson’s celebrated larkspur, and have obtained seed in fine condition. The men are simply starving, so I made up my mind if I saw a rhino to walk up to him, if possible, and blow his brains out at a yard’s distance. Alas! none appeared. It now leaks out that the Swahili caravan last year fought the people, and took many slaves. Consequently, they are afraid to come out of their dense forests, and are very probably waiting a good opportunity to take revenge. I must be most careful about the men. I don’t anticipate personal danger. Searched part of the forest with only one boy, being very beautiful. 28 th, Friday (about twenty miles).— Off at day-break to try and get food. Found a gang of men before me; but coming up to them, drove them back. After waiting in a certain spot near a river for three hours, I rose in despair to return, when a loud voice broke the stillness, and from the dense thicket opposite we were bidden to come on farther. My men were all terrified to enter the forest, as, according to all, the Kikuyu are very dangerous. I said, “ I shall go alone ; ” so off I started. The rest then followed, at a sufficientdistance to bolt if I was attacked. Committing myself into His hands, I went forward through dense forest for an hour; presently, emerging into an open, I saw armed men. Ordering my timid followers to stand still, I advanced alone, unarmed, with a bunch of leaves in my hand to show peace, at the same time calling out “ Friend.” They advanced, evidently full of fear. I now sat on a rock, shook hands, gave beads, and made peace, and bought all they had, which proved barely sufficient for 200 mouths. The mental experiences of this day alone have been enough to fill half a volume, 8 Bishop Hanningtoris Diary. lot alone the curious experience with the Kikuyu people. 29/72., Saturday (about twenty miles). ■—Off at day-break to search for food. Especially order no man to leave camp before me; when to my wrath I dis¬ cerned two. After waiting in the appointed place three hours, I returned and found the men had again utterly disobeyed orders, and were in eight small gangs close about where I had waited, as though in ambuscade. It will better our fault if no food is ob¬ tained to-day. Very much over-tired and over-wrought; the burdeu of 200 starving men is a terrible weight, and yet I keep saying, I will trust and not be afraid. We are three days in any direction from food. Here it is abun¬ dant; but the Natives were so badly treated by the Swahilis last year that they were afraid to come. Men returned terribly crestfallen, without food. Na¬ tives refuse, unless we make a present to ten villages. Long council as to what to do. Many say, ‘ * Go back,” which obviously is bad advice. I determined to pay the demand, and let the men try again to-morrow. I am not to go. Continued advising until far into the night. Just able to give the men a cap [sic] box full of food each. 30th, Sunday (Ngongo, aday’s perfect rest). — Spent much of the night in prayer and was up at dawn to start the men. Even in a matter of their own life and death, I could not get them to start early, as I wanted them. Jones went in charge, while I spent the day in prayer, fasting and rest, with the blessed as¬ surance that He will supply our need. About three an alarm was given, and a war-cry heard from the direction our men had taken. The camp armed itself, whilst I, ordering them to keep their place in camp, advanced with my walking-stick to meet the foe. One man alone stole after me. The shouts grew louder; my feelings were awful. Our men had been murdered, and now the rest were coming to attack the camp ! What a sigh of relief as I caught sight of the glittering spears of the Masai, the first I had seen. Confidence re¬ stored, I again advanced to meet them. About seventeen young w 7 arriors ap¬ peared, but I at once saw their spears were dyed with fresh blood. I went round, and soon we were the best of friends. Their look was enough to para¬ lyze my men with fear. Far from meet¬ ing their demands, I refused half their requests. Presently fresh anxiety beset me; no news of men from Ivikuyu. I walked to meet them, and at sunset had the joy of seeing them return with a little food, but a dismal tale, quarrelling with the Natives, who shot several poi¬ soned arrows at them. Jones with great difficulty restrained our men from going upon them, and all are more or less in great tremor. I have assured the men, who are loud in their cries to return, that it is only their fears, and had I been there I should have driven them off with a stick; and I further laughed at them right and left, which caused, I fear, a little wrath to Jones, who never had poisoned arrows shot at him before, and was feeling especially heroic. 31s/, Monday. —It was thought ad¬ visable that I should remain at home again, as we expected a return of the Masai. I sent about fifty men to buy food, and soon news came that things were going well, whereupon all wanted to start at once. Had I been away from camp it would have been deserted. I gave permission to a few, but others disobeyed and left. Presently first party returned, having brought a little, say sufficient, and had beguu to quarrel with the Natives. Head-man order others just come to return ; in vain ; they dis¬ obeyed. Presently the man came run¬ ning into camp, stark naked, with a sword-cut on his shoulder. “ What news ? ’ “ Good news ” (the stock reply) ; “ but the savages have killed two men, and wounded me here, and another man in the head, and stolen four guns.” “ Are they dead.” “ Quite, I saw them killed.” Great was my despair. Some¬ how I seemed crushed. In came the other man, clubbed in the head. “ Are they killed or left wounded ? ” “ Killed, dead.” “Well,” I said, “it is no use getting their corpses, the Masai won’t let us bury them; there seems nothing to be done.” Half an hour afterwards, during which I suffered intensely, in walked the two dead men, one with a dreadful sword-cut in the leg, which I proceeded to sew up and dress. But with what altered feelings ! Bless the Lord, 0 my soul ; we have been pre¬ served from death ! but what about to¬ morrow ? “ Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” September Is/, Tuesday (Ngongo).— Bishop Htinnington*s Diary. 9 Began the month in this horrible place ; after yesterday many seemed for moving off, but without food it is next to impos¬ sible. I said I would go and see what I could effect, taking about sixty men. We arrived on the ground, I soon saw two Natives, making frantic signs and shouting and ordering the men to stop. I advanced alone; my life was in at least a perilous position, but I did not feel nervous. We made friends again, and the market went on briskly, my men however nearly succeeded in spoiling everything. I began a discussion about the four guns stolen yesterday, and got promises of restoration. Several times I had to go with the Natives quite alone, in spite of the fears of my men. At last, one youth made a grab at Brahim’s cloth, and carrying it off, Brahim, like a fool, not only gave them all chase, but fired his guu right into the middle of them. The retreating Na¬ tives dropped their things right and left; amongst other things one of our guns. My fury with Brahim was in¬ tense ; the peace I had been at such pains to make was again broken; my hopes dashed to the ground. I picked up some of their things. I, incognito of the danger, followed them alone, shouting to them to return. At last I got the ear of one man, and threw him a basket, which on my retreating he picked up. I then showed him where the rest of the things were ; on my re¬ treating again he came up to these. I then, by various spittings and wavings of grass, got him to let me come up aud shake hands, and we parted on the under¬ standing we would (D.v.) meet again to¬ morrow. I had a better lot of stuff bought to-day, some in hand; after reaching camp I had a long, weary, un¬ successful hunt after some zebra. 2nd, Wednesday. — It is far harder work for me here than on the road, and most anxious. Off again soon after day-break. Men very troublesome, mar¬ ket opened briskly ; but some men com¬ ing round the corner, my men shouted “Masai,’’and off went the Natives at full speed. One or two returned afterwards, but the market was over for the day and we had bought next to nothing. I had a most exciting chase after a huge herd of black baboons, but without success. 3rd,Thursday .—Taking about seventy men with me, with orders that nobody but myself was to buy, and arriving on the battle-field, I found the foe ready with goods—Indian corn and sweet potatoes ; and the preliminaries having been gone through, a brisk trade began. My first wrathful burst was from the fact that Brahim, who was behind me, thinking I had no eyes in the back of my head, stole beads and bought. Then the Natives—there are three opposing parties—began to fight among them¬ selves, and I had to make peace, passing first to one party then to another. At last their numbers overwhelmed me, and my men, seeing the state of things, broke loose, scattered hither and thither, and fought for themselves—to the utmost peril of us all. Mild measures were in vain, and shouts of no avail; it was life and death; kicks and blows alone g ot them to gether once d iffre* info t'Fie""spot I had marked ouTaiTcamp. During the scrimmage I nearly broke my toe, and once fell exhausted to the ground while giving a man a shaking. I suffer far more from the folly of my own men, who at the risk of everything will try and buy, and scatter right and left. In spite of all, I bought potatoes enough for 200 men, and Indian corn sufficient for 600, for a day; which means about as many as 800 separate purchases, each with a string of beads. On the way back another head-man robbed a small load, but again I had eyes in the back of my head. 4 th, Friday .—This is a most weary¬ ing delay. We hear there is no food a- head for a fortnight at least. Thomson collected a month's food here, aud speaks of it as the minimum. The Swahilis make a point of collecting three months’ food, and often stay nearly as long to do it. By this time I have gathered sufficient for nearly 200 (men) for a short four days ; to-day I took Jones with me, and he looked after the men while I bought. The Natives came by scores, and one or two stampedes took place. One man’s cloth was stolen, and finally I had the utmost difficulty in preventing one of my fools—I can call them nothing else—from being killed. It was so close a shave that I, who had remained far behind in the midst of the Natives, while my mau retreated at the double, had to sound the war-cry. For¬ tunately, I think the men were too frightened to think of returning, and the threatened man bolted beyond the reach of harm. I believe myself to be IO Bishop Hannington's Diary. safe with them: they know I am not afraid. Twice I seized the man who tried to spear Togiki, and held him tight in the midst of them, and followed him unarmed when he was again charging him with his spear. They never attempt to offer me the slightest show of insult. Half a mile from the men I was not in¬ frequently alone with them ; while if a black man is with me it is with the ut¬ most difficulty they keep their hands off him, nearly stabbing him at my side. God is more than gracious in giving me a strong nerve, so that I walked up to them unarmed, when their poisoned ar¬ rows were poised on outsti etched bows. Having bought as much as we could re¬ treat with, quite early to-day, in spite of great fatigue and painful foot. I re¬ turned to the fray; the result in the two purchasings was one hundred measures of corn. The Natives the second time, however, came much closer to meet us, which made matters easy. The dis¬ obedience of my men is fearful; the first few days’hunger here and-the savage conduct of the Natives have utterly dis¬ sipated them. 1 have had to administer some tremendous blows; peojole may say what they like, it is a matter of life and death. 5 th, Saturday .—After our experience yesteiday, we attempted to entice the Nati\es to where they came yesterday. After waiting for a long time, and building a fence, nobody came. We then went farther. Here we came within sight of each other three hours past, and they withdrew, and we felt con¬ strained to follow them. In a short time some old people emerged from the bushes, and began making the usual fuss about preliminary presents ; this I refused and withdrew, when they en¬ treated me to return, and business soon began with a vengeance : to-day, I may say, hundreds surrounded me. Of a sudden the war-cry was raised, and leaping to my feet I saw an arrow fiy towards the camp, and the Natives and my men posed for war. I instantly seized a stick, dashed into the middle of my men, and made them drop their guns and sit (the attitude of peace), and then I advanced into the midst of the lines of the foe, single- handed and unarmed, and made peace. Twice more did matters assume the same phase, until, having bought suffi¬ cient, I ordered a hasty retreat, while I remained alone in the midst of the enemy; even very villainous men rushed hither and thither, trying to buy against orders and to the utmost peril of their lives, and the wrecking of the whole party. Through infinite mercy we escaped without harm, but the danger was intense, and the strain on the poor Bishop very, very great, buying single-handed from a gang of 100 murderers, for I always have to be a long way from the men. 6th, Sunday .—Last night, close to my tent and possessions, the boys accidentally set fire to their hut; amongst other things, a loaded gun was in the midst; a scrimmage took place, and Brahim bravely rushed in and seized the gun, while I confess (as all property inside was evidently des- stroyed) to having cried to all to run away, and set them the example. Men were clearing Indian corn at the time, and with eyes in the back of my head, 1 saw one avail himself of the general confusion and stpal; while in an oppo¬ site direction, I saw a pair of shoes of mine, which had been carelessly left in the hut, and half-destroyed by fire, abstracted from the embers and hidden. In a few days’ time it would have been “ Where are those shoes ? ” Every box would have been hunted, and then finally, “Possibly they were burnt, master.” Such are the people among whom I dwell. A double portion of food was provided yesterday, so that to-day we have no need to buy, although* the temptation to get sufficient to move on is very, very great. When I told the men last night no leave to buy would be given to anybody because of Sun¬ day,—I would not go, and it was unsafe for them,—almost a rebellion broke out, and many cried, “We will go though we die.” And, mind you, I am giving them plenty to eat. Now, it is simply greed, and that since the market has been open is what 1 suffered with all along; they will buy for them¬ selves, though, I said, all the rest might die for it; yes, and they themselves run perhaps the most danger of all. We had our two usual services, Jones preaching both times; and I spent a very quiet Sunday. The day opened with intense cold, thermometer, though, only down to 50°. I thought it was freezing. It then turned to an intensely hot, cloudless day. Bishop Hanningtoris Diary. r i 7th, Monday .—Still obliged to stop aud buy, and 1 doubt if even to-day we shall obtain sufficient, and I am obliged to confess to having felt a little nervous at starting, my men are such fools. Arriving on the ground, I at once found we were in the midst of the very worst set, and stealing beginning immediately and a fight taking place between the Natives, I at once ordered a retreat, buying as I went, and so retreating and buying, retreating and buying, men carrying sacks in front of me, receiving beads, a string at a time, I went on. The men lost several things. Two guns were stolen : I redeemed them. Look¬ ing behind me, I saw a man (three I think) aiming poisoned arrows at me. There was nothing to be done but to go on quietly, buying and retreating, and taking no notice of the danger I was in ; for there was not provocation enough to fire, and to betray the slightest sign of discomposure would have been fatal; besides, 1 wanted to buy. Presently my men turned traitors again, and scattered right aud left to buy, and our danger was extreme. I dealt blows right and left, aud got matters a little square again; but the result was I had to give up buying long before I otherwise need have done. I afterwards, to redeem a gun, went alone into the midst of these dan¬ gerous savages. But in this way 1 don’t fear them ; in fact, I asked to be taken alone to one of their villages, for nobody yet has been able to visit them in their homes. We were not, however, able to arrange it; they wanted me to sleep the night, which £ told them was impossible, on account of insect life. I found on return that I had bought a most astonishing quantity of food, 13d measures of corn, multiplied by eight, gives number of men a day [sic], besides immense number of potatoes. We can (d.v.) start. 8 til, Tuesday. — Made everything ready over-night and slipped off as still as mice very early in the morning, hoping that the murderers would not find us out. In about an hour we reached a large pond. A goose might easily have fallen to my gun, but 1 feared rousing the Natives. Presently, as we were resting, I heard a gun-shot behind, and found, some sick men had straggled. I seized my gun and rushed back in time to see one of the sick men hotly pursued with spear and shield. Without a moment’s hesitation, to spare his life I gave them a charge of No. 2 shot, at about 100 yards, and magical was the effect; they fled right and left. Having got my scattered adherents to¬ gether, none killed or wounded, we hastily proceeded and reached another pond, when Natives again hove in sight (read Thomson, chap. viii.). I went alone, unarmed, to parley with them. I found them peaceable. Presently I saw my men who were about half a mile off, flying in all directions like madmen, and no foe nor wild beast to be seen. Very near the spot I heard a shout, “ Bees ! bees ! ” Instantly I was attacked in the most savage way ; loads scattered, men terrified, and Natives accumul iting and telling me that a great number were coming, almost un¬ seen. I was frantic, as I felt sure the Natives would dash in and seize the loads, bees or no bees. I wrapped my¬ self in a cloth and essayed to go, but was utterly-put to flight; hundreds of bees surrounded me. Then I bethought of my mosquito-net, and enveloping myself, tried again and again, but was driven back. About twenty bees got inside, and I was nearly mad. A third attempt I succeeded better, and made a rescue or two. Jones also attempted, and got worse stung than I did, and many of the men were fearfully stung. Out of one’s back we took, I think, fifty stings. The Natives made an attempt, I think, to steal, but were utterly routed, and about three hours passed before we succeeded in getting straight. For a radius of 300 yards bees raged in every direction. On halting, a rhino bolted through the caravan, but I could not get a shot, though I gave him hot chase. 9th, Wednesday .—Through the good hand of our God, no attempt was made to attack us by the Natives, though we more than half expected it, and from what I hear, very few enjoyed any¬ thing like a night’s rest. Off quite early; rejoiced to leave Wakikuyu. Although what success awaits us—as the Masai are now in dense numbers at Navaisha—I know not. I came across the boniferous-tree, discovered by Thomson, to-day, and many interesting specimens. Scenery truly grand, unlike anything I have seen in Africa. 4 12 Bishop Hamiington's Diary. At eleven o’clock we stopped and cooked at Guaso Kedong, aud then proceeded until we reached a deserted Masai kraal, of which we took summary possession. As we came out of the thicket two lions made a bolt, and so did I, but I could not come up to them. I forgot I was not to chase lions. After having got comfortably to sleep, 1 was aroused by the cry of fire, and beheld through the corners of the tent a fearful blaze. Had great diffi¬ culty in getting out my things, and getting out of the tent, and thus learnt a lesson : however cold, not to have the doors tied. Two men had set the kraal on fire, and the wind spread it at a fearful rate. By pulling clown a part we saved the rest, and had the other fires put out. 1 expected a restless, nervous night, but soon fell sound asleep, nor woke again till morning. 1C )lh, Thursday .—The road at first went straight, but presently we had to turn off to get water. A rogue elephant crossed my path about 100 yards off; 1 got no shot. After a hot walk, Natvasha suddenly came into view; grand sight, indeed, to one who had been but nervously expecting to see it for many days. And now we see it, who can tell whether we shall pass it F Several fires in the distance betoken the presence of Masai. We heard at Ngongo they have mostly come here for pasture. Camped in a deserted kraal. Just before reaching it two magnificent ostriches made off across the plain. 11 tli, Friday .—The cold was very in¬ tense V-^ve were not far from 7000 feet above sea-level.*' Our road was across a plain which was literally covered with antelopes, jackals, and pigs. Presently the bray of {in asa..sounded in my" ears far more terrific than* the roar of a lion I had heard a few minutes before, for it betokened the close proximity of Masai. Presently herds came into view, and, lastly, Masai. The first were very quiet, and we passed without hindrance. Presently, however, we were stopped, and hongo (very small) demanded. This we meekly paid ; but I declined to camp as demanded. Others came, and almost insisted on our stop¬ ping. I, however, refused until we reached the proper place, a small stream and mimosa thicket. Here we soon ran up a fence of thorns, but in spite of it the camp was soon besieged and the usual hongo shauri began, first with the warriors aud then with the old men. The shauri was going on when I unfortu¬ nately put in an appearance and wrath- fully demanded if they expected to re¬ ceive all we had got. This led to a display of wrath on their part, and a feint at an entire withdrawal. My people were dreadfully frightened and angry with me, and I began to feel a little nervous ; however, we presently found that they were all more meek, and matters were satisfactorily settled. But my misery was about to begin : I was besieged right and left, pursued and begged from, until 1 was nearly crazy. I would have departed, as the Masai did at sunset, but everybody was against our departure at present. “ To-morrow,” they say, “ things will be quite different.” Worn out with worry, with these pleasant assurances, but with grave misgivings, I went to bed. 12 t.h, Saturday .—Flies and mosqui¬ toes swarm, aud so did Masai. As soon as ever the sun showed, a fresh and powerful band of warriors came at once and demanded hongo, a very covetous and wicked-looking old medicine-man with them. After some delay we settled their claims ; but before doing so a fresh band had arrived, and far more insolent, aud then a third, and then a fourth; and now the elders began to be even more troublesome than the rest. At length matters reached a pitch, and the women were ordered from camp, and fighting seemed imminent. 1 rushed hither and thither and got matters ^straight again, but was nearly torn to pt^ces by the warriors pulling my hair, beard, 'examining my' boots, toes, &c. At last, nearly erazy, I went to hide. After three ineffectual attempts I at last succeeded, when Jones, who knew where I was, came rushing to call me. The warriors were attacking the loads. I dashed back, and found them in a most dangerous mood, and backed by the elders, who were worse than all. By dint of the keenest policy I amused the warriors while Jones gave presents to the elders. Then a fresh aud yet more exacting band of warriors arrived and had to be satisfied. How often I looked at the sun ; it stood still in the heavens, nor would go down. I agonized in prayer, and each time trouble seemed to be averted, and we came out of all Bishop Hanningtoris Diary. far better than could be expected, and really paid very little, not two loads altogether, and bought six goats to boot. About sunset things grew quiet. Went out and bagged three geese. All, men, elders, Jones, and self, agree we must try and escape to-morrow. 13 th, Sunday .—Gone to bed and asleep; heard a noise; loads attacked ; rushed out and found that two thieves had been seen to enter a thin place in the fence. I was on the spot so soon that I heard them in the bushes, and had a bullet sent over their heads. I immediately turned out all hauds and made the fence much stronger. Ex¬ pected a bad night; but, unmindful of Masai, I fell asleep, nor woke till proper time to move off. I marched, feeling the road would be more restful for all than camp, and less dangerous. After starting, what was my horror to find Esau insisting upon accompanying Jacob; otherwise, a band of warriors insisting upon showing us the road, and our men, very weak some of them, and inclined to straggle. However, in spite of very unnecessary fears, they behaved very well, and let us camp in a strong kraal in peace. A fresh party of warriors arriving, however, they became more exacting, though not what you might call insolent, for I had made warm friends with many on the road by a constant display of the curiosities of my person and pocket. Again the day refused to depart, and when utterly exhausted a third small party, yet exceeding any in insolence, arrived. We were all tired and cross, and refused to be bullied, giving them next to nothing, rather against my wishes, for I was flattered into a most meek mood. However, Jones and the interpreter prevailed against me, and, consequently, all parted right down bad friends, a circumstance which fidgeted me terribly, the more especially as I had but just read of a caravan cut to pieces for a trifling dispute. We expected thieves in this neighbourhood (see Thomson, p. 347, line 7), but were left unmolested. My nerves, however, are in a shattered condition from being over¬ strained. This we consider our most anxious point (Thomson, p. 336, liue 12). 14 th, Monday .—Off at day-break : men very troublesome about starting. Soon came upon an immense kraal; there being, however, no warriors, I got 13 off with three strings of beads, much to my joy. Though they seemed to have immense herds of cattle, they refused to sell, saying they had but few, many having died of the plague. The views to-day very beautiful, especially wheu we opened the pretty little lake, Elme- teita. Having arrived at Thomson’s second camping-place (return journey), we brought to an anchor, having seen no traces of Masai. I sat down in peace to write my diary, when my pen nearly fell from my haud at the words, “Masai warriors.” It proved, however, to be only three, with a magniflceut ox to sell: God indeed feeding Elijah by ravens. The day was far spent before a some¬ what dear bargain (though cheap to us at any price) was concluded, when what was my horror, as I said, “ Of course you will sleep in camp ? ” a thing warriors never do, to hear them say, £f Yes, we will.” However, they seemed so amiable that I began to feel pleased, and to have them under my eye, I in¬ vited them to sleep in my tent, an offer, to my astonishment, accepted gratefully. In spite of Jones’s de¬ claring I should be mo3t miserable with three such evil bed-fellows, I felt I would rather have them under my eye than chance their prowling about the camp and hurrying off at night with their loads. The warmest friendship now seemed to spring up between us, and having strewed the floor of the tent with the leaves of the sweet-scented caleswha, a herb the Masai use for beds, we laid us down to rest, their spears and shields at their sides. They packed themselves away like sardines in a box, and I covered them over, first with a leopard- skin, then with a grass mat, and finally a waterproof sheet. They fell, almost instantly, into a most gentle sleep. I followed their example, and, with one exception, I woke not until time to start. Wherever we meet we are to be brothers. 15th, Tuesday .—To add to my poverty, a man has lost my gaiters to¬ day. I got so wet and cold in the dewy grass that I had to stop and change after about half an hour’s walk. Small streams and springs were in marvellous abundance, and the pretty little salt lake of Nakuro was in sight most of the day. Without much diffi¬ culty we passed one of Thomson’s camps, and brought up at the second without Bishop Hanningtou s Diary. 14 any especial adventure, and without seeing Masai there : two circumstances the cause for great thankfulness, for I was so prostrated, nervously ex¬ hausted with our Masai experiences at Naivasha, that I nearly dropped after firing a shot at a wild hoar. 1 6th, Wednesday .— The men were most aggravating at start, but my temper was rectified by Brahim and I, between us, knocking over a fine zebra. I have very little doubt it was mine; however, we did not dispute, and the men required to divide the spoil. The meat I did not taste : it made delicious soup; the liver was excellent. A short march brought us to Thomson’s camp. There suggested striking the other side of the valley, much to our men’s objec¬ tion. Passing on, we came across two enormous herds of buffaloes, one of which I took after, but only got a long, unsuccessful shot. Presently came close to an old bull, and gave him two shots, whereupon he immediately charged me. Having an empty gun, I dodged behind a tree, and he passed on, stumbling from his wounds, but was soon lost to sight, and I thought he had fallen, and was going along when I almost landed myself on his horns. I drew back to take aim, but Brahim, who was with me, insisted on my coming away, as he was in a most dangerous state ; seeing our indecision he made off and we lost him. A quarter of a mile or less, and I nearly landed on the top of a rhino, but got no shot. Surprised by coming across a fresh lake about four miles square, and find we have missed the road. 1 7th, Thursday. —First, two lions in sight, then thirty ostriches, then water- buck, then about 300 buffaloes, then two rhinos ; next a very large elephant, after which I took without success. Then again I was enticed into an un¬ successful chase of twenty ostriches, red kind; presently stumbled on four ele¬ phants. I gave the huge leader three balls, all of which, I think, took effect. Brahim fired at a cow; the bull wheeled round and fled a little, but catching sight of me, charged with the utmost fury. At the same moment two rhinos charged towards me, and crossed the elephants to us, so he made at them and completely routed them; then he retired a little, and I pursued, and at tlie same moment a leopard gave chase to the dog. The wounded bull led the way up a cliff path, but had reached the top before I could get near enough. Not so the cow behind. I gave her two balls, and brought her to a stand ; two more, and Brahim one, and dead she fell. I rushed after the bull, but though streams of blood marked his track, I had not time to come up with, him. I then turned back and shot two ducks. After the meat had been cut up we resumed our way. I had an ex¬ citing chase after eland and zebra, and finally lodged a bullet in a wild boar, the men giving him his despatch. One man stayed behind at the elephant; I sent after him at night, but could not be seen, and again the next morning, and he was found dead. Very hard day’s work, though short march. \Sth, Friday .—After leaving camp we soon entered a deep valley, aud had to bore our way through haunts of wild beasts, aud sometimes to climb steep boulders. After a bit a rhinos was seen at the foot of a tree. I ad¬ vanced close up to it, followed by Jones and Brahim, and fired. As it jumped it proved to be a cow and a calf sleeping. 1 have no doubt that I merely struck the ground, as I fired below for the heart, thinking it to be standing; the others perhaps did the same. We have altogether missed the way, and have got into a dreadful hole iu the Lykipia Hills, nor can I yet see the way out for a day or two. The place seems to swarm with buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants, but we don’t see them. 19th, Saturday .—After crossing the river ten times iu about two hours, we climbed a tremendous hill, only to find ourselves surrounded by tremendous valleys, with nothing to do but to de¬ scend and climb again. We then found ourselves in a tremendous lava- field, with water nowhere to be seen, and as we had been crossing the river so frequently, and left it quite unex¬ pectedly, nobody had carried water, and the heat on the black lava was terrific. View of Baringo and Njemps Plain and Lykipia Hill very beautiful. Made our way down another terribly stony lava-field, where I shot an eland bull. We then came to another escarpment, and had to circumnavigate for ever so far to find a track to descend. At the foot was a beautiful stream. Many Bishop Hannington s Diary . \ of the men did not reach it till two hours after sunset. I think 1 never had a harder day’s march, and was dreadfully exhausted. 20 tli, Sunday .—I seem to see now why we lost our way. The elephant and eland gave us meat, and saved our corn; so now we can keep Sunday here in a beautiful spot, without Natives, in peace and quiet; otherwise we should have been in Njemps, iu the thick of worry and bustle. The heat is very intense, as Baringo lies in a deep hole. We have descended 3000 feet since last Sunday. We had our two pleasant services, and the day passed in the most absolute rest and peace. I don’t think that I left the tent fifty yards’ distance all day, and spent a goodly time; stretched on my back in cpiiet contem¬ plation an d sweet dreams of dear ones, at 1 > act as they think best—to make a stir or not. The day passed away very quietly. I amused myself with Bible and diary. I had no visitors whatever, beyond my own men: two only are allowed to bring my food. I hear that they implore to be permitted to do this; they find the monotony of confinement quite as bitter as I do. 25 th, Sunday. (Fourth day of im¬ prisonment. I should, I think, count Wednesday, because after camping I was guarded all day long, until enticed off and seized, about 5 p.m.)—Still a great deal of pain in my limbs. The fatigue of dressing quite knocks me over. My guards, though at times they stick to me like leeches, and two, rifles in hand, remain at night in my tent, 23 are gradually getting very careless. I have already seen opportunities of escape had I wanted so to do; and I doubt not that in a few days’ time, especially if I could get a little extra pombe brought to them, I could walk away quite easily, but I have no such intention. I am more" inclined to stop when they say, Go; to be a thorn in the old gentleman’s side; and I fear from that feeling of contrariness that is rather inborn, I send him affectionate greetings and reports on my health by his messengers twice a day. What I fear most now is the close con¬ finement and utter want of exercise. The Sultan sent a detachment of twenty more of his wives to inspect the prisoner. After they had feasted their eyes and made their remarks they respectfully retired. When I was almost beginning to think of my time in prison as getting short, the chief has sent men to redouble the fence around me. What does it mean P I have shown no desire or intention of escaping. Has a mes¬ senger arrived from Mwanga ? There is just time that it should be so, to tell them to hold me fast. The look of this has cast me down again. One of my guards, if I understand him rightly, is making me offers of escape. He has something very secret to communicate, and will not even take my boy into confi¬ dence. I do not, however, want to escape under the present circumstances; but at the same time I take great amusement in watching and passing by various little opportunities. My guards and I are great friends, almost affec¬ tionate, and one calls me, when he speaks of me, as “ my white man.” Three detachments of the chief’s wives —they say he has 1000 nearly— have been to-day to see me. They are very quiet and well-behaved, but greatly amused at the prisoner. Mackay’s name seems quite a household word ; I constantly hear it, but of the others I scarce ever hear a word. The men are kept in close confine¬ ment, except about two, who come daily backwards and forwards to bring my food; this they take in turns, and im¬ plore, so I hear, for the job. 2 6th, Monday. (Fifth day in prison.)— Limbs and bruises and stiffness better, but I am heavy and sleepy. Was not inclined to get up as usual, and, if I mistake not, signs of fever creep over me. Mackay should get my letter to- 24 Bishop Hanningtoris Diary. day, and sufficient time lias passed for the chief to receive an answer to his first message sent before I was seized, the nature of which I know not; probably—“ White man is stopping here. Shall I send him on? Waiting your Majesty’s pleasure.” If they do Dot guess who it is they will very likely, African fashion, talk about it two or three days first of all, and then send a message back leisurely with Mwanga’s permission for me to advance. About thirty-three more of the chiefs wives came and disported themselves with gazing at the prisoner. I was very poorly and utterly disclined to pay any attention to them, and said in English, “ O ladies, if you knew how ill I feel, you would go.” When my food arrived in the middle of the day, I was unable to eat. The first time, I think, since leaving the coast I have refused even the most humble meal. To-day I am very broken down both in. health and spirits, and some of the murmuring feelings that I thought had gone have returned hard upon me. Another pai'ty of wives coming, I retired into the hut and declined to see them. A third party came later on, and being a little better, I came out and lay upon my bed. It is not pleasant to be examined as a caged lion in the Zoo, and yet that is exactly my state at the present time. My tent is jammed in between the hut and high fence of the boma, so scarce a breath of air reaches me. Then at night, though the tent is a vast improvement on the hut, yet two soldiers, reeking with pombe and other smells, sleep beside me, and the other part of my guard not far short of twenty, laugh and drink and shout far into tbe night, and begin again before daylight in the morning, waking up from time to time to shout out to my sentries to know if all is well. I fear all this is telling on my health tremendously. 2 7th, Tuesday (sixth day as prisoner.) —All I can hear in the way of news is that the chief has sent men to fight those parts we passed through. I begin to doubt if he has sent to Mwauga at all, but thinks I am in league with the fighting party, and is keeping me hos¬ tage. I begin the day in better health, though I had a most disturbed night. I am very low in spirits ; it looks so dark, and having been told that the first messengers would return at the latest to-day. Last night the chief’s messenger said perhaps they might be here as soon as Thursday, but seemed to doubt it. I don’t know what to think, and vvould say from the heart, “ Let the Lord do what seemeth to Him good.” If kept here another week I shall feel sure no messengers have been sent, and if possible shall endeavour to flee, in spite of all the property I must leave behind, and the danger of the under¬ taking. Only a few ladies came to see the wild beast to-day. I felt so low and wretched, I retired within my den, whither they, some of them, followed me; but as it was too dark to see, and I refused to speak, they soon left. The only news of to-day is that two white men, one tall and the other short, have arrived in Akota, and the Sultan has detained them. It is only a report that has followed me. I am the tall man, and Pinto, my Goa cook, the short one; he is almost always taken for a white man, and dresses as such. I fear, however, with these fear¬ fully suspicious people, that it may affect me seriously. 1 am very low, and cry to God for release. 28th, Wednesday. (Seventh day’s prison.)—A terrible night; first with noisy, drunken guard,and secondly with vermin, which have found out my tent and swarm. I don’t think I got one sound hour’s sleep, and woke with fever fast developing. 0 Lord, do have mercy upon me, and release me ! I am quite broken down and brought low. Com¬ forted by reading 27th Psalm. In an hour or two’s time fever developed very rapidly. My tent was so stuffy, I was obliged to go inside the filthy hut, and soon was delirious. Evening.—Fever passed away. Word came that Mwanga has sent three soldiers, but what news they bring they will not yet let me know. Much com¬ forted by the 28th Psalm. 29 th, Thursday. (Eighth day’s prison.) —I can hear no news, but was held up by the 30th Psalm, which came with great power. A hyena howled near me last night, smelling a sick man; but I hope it is not to have me yet. GILBERT AND RIVINGTON, LIMITED, ST. JOHN’S SQUARE, LONDON.