Fortified stations in the Province--Storms at Nsabé--A nest of young crocodiles--Lake Ibrahim--Zanzibari raid on Balegga villages--Dr. Parke goes in search of the two missing men--The Zanzibaris again--A real tornado--The Pasha's gifts to us--Introduced to Emin's officers--Emin's cattle forays--The _Khedive_ departs for Mswa station--Mabruki and his wages--The Pasha and the use of the sextant--Departure of local chiefs--Arrival of the _Khedive_ and _Nyanza_ steamers with soldiers--Arrangements made to return in search of the rear-column--My message to the troops--Our Badzwa road--A farewell dance by the Zanzibaris--The Madi carriers' disappearance--First sight of Ruwenzori--Former circumnavigators of the Albert Lake--Lofty twin-peak mountain near the East Ituri River--Aid for Emin against Kabba Rega--Two letters from Emin Pasha--We are informed of an intended attack on us by chiefs Kadongo and Musiri--Fresh Madi carriers--We attack Kadongo's camp--With assistance from Mazamboni and Gavira we march on Musiri's camp which turns out to be deserted--A phalanx dance by Mazamboni's warriors--Music on the African Continent--Camp at Nzera-kum Hill--Presents from various chiefs--Chief Musiri wishes for peace. _May 4th._--Mswa, I am told, is 9 hours' distance from Nsabé camp by steamer, thence to Tunguru is 5 hours, and to Wadelai 18 hours. The other fortified stations are named Fabbo, east of Nile; Dufflé end of navigation; Horiyu, Laboré, Muggi, Kirri, Bedden, Rejaf, and three or four small stations inland, west of the Nile. He has spoken in a more hopeful tone to-day of the prospects of returning from the shores of the Albert, the Victoria Lake region appearing even more attractive than at first. But there is something about it all that I cannot fathom. _May 6th._--Halt at Nsabé. Another storm broke out to-day, commencing at 8 A.M., blowing from the north-east. The previous gales were south-easters, veering to east. Looking toward the steep slope of the plateau walls east and west of us, we saw it shrouded in mist and vapour, and rain-clouds ominous of tempests. The whole face of the Nyanza was foam, spray, and white rollers, which, as they approached the shore, we saw were separated by great troughs, very dangerous to any small craft that might be overtaken by the storm. _May 7th._--Halt at Nsabé. While at dinner with me this evening, the Pasha informed me that Casati had expressed himself very strongly against the route proposed to be taken, _viâ_ Usongora, south, and advised the Pasha to take the Monbuttu route to the Congo. From which I conclude that the Pasha has been speaking to Casati about going home. Has he then altered his mind about the Victoria? _May 8th._--Halt at Nsabé. Each day has its storm of wind and rain, loud thunder-claps, preceded by a play of lightning flashes, most beautiful, but terrible.