Introduction to the Journal.--Projects and hobbies--Life in
India--Lord Clyde and Sir James Outram--The position and physical
geography of the Somali country--The Nogal country, and historical
sketches--Costume and Customs.

Chapter II.

The voyage--An Akil--The Somali shore--Sultan (Gerad) Mahamed
Ali--Hidden treasure--The Warsingali--A royal reception--Somali
appetites--Difficulties and impediments--Sultan tries my Abban or
protector.

Chapter III.

Yafir Pass--Rhut Tug (River)--The ruins at Kin's city--Abban
apprehends future consequences--Hyenas--The Dulbahantas--Camel
drivers' tricks--Briny water--Antelope-shoooting--Elephant-hunting
--Ostrich-hunting--Gazelles--Jealousy and suspicions of the
people--Rapid decline of property.

Chapter IV.

Meditations among the tombs--A fracas--The return march--The
north-east monsoon--Relief from persecution--Interesting animals--Gori
again--Shooting a woman--Arrival at Aden--Fresh
projects--Arrangements.

Chapter V.