of passing the night on the branches of a tree. After travelling
about three miles, I came to a small village near the road. The
dooty was splitting sticks by the gate, but I found I could have no
admittance, and when I attempted to enter, he jumped up, and with
the stick he held in his hand, threatened to strike me off the horse
if I presumed to advance another step.

At a little distance from this village (and further from the road)
is another small one. I conjectured that, being rather out of the
common route, the inhabitants might have fewer objections to give me
house-room for the night; and having crossed some cornfields, I sat
down under a tree by the well. Two or three women came to draw
water, and one of them, perceiving I was a stranger, inquired
whither I was going. I told her I was going for Sego, but being
benighted on the road, I wished to stay at the village until
morning, and begged she would acquaint the dooty with my situation.
In a little time the dooty sent for me, and permitted me to sleep in
a large baloon.

August 13.--About ten o'clock I reached a small village within half
a mile of Sego, where I endeavoured, but in vain, to procure some
provisions. Every one seemed anxious to avoid me; and I can plainly
perceive, by the looks and behaviour of the inhabitants, that some
very unfavourable accounts had been circulated concerning me. I was
again informed that Mansong had sent people to apprehend me, and the
dooty's son told me I had no time to lose if I wished to get safe
out of Bambarra. I now fully saw the danger of my situation, and
determined to avoid Sego altogether. I accordingly mounted my
horse, and taking the road for Diggani, travelled as fast as I could
till I was out of sight of the villagers, when I struck to the