“The force refused the Turkish orders, and received us gladly. I have found a great deal of ivory and feathers. I am sending with this the officers and Chief Clerk on board the _Bordein_, commanded by Mohammed Kheir. I am also sending the letter which came from Tewfik to Emin, together with the banners we took from the Turks. “I have heard that there is another traveller who came to Emin. I am looking out for him, and if he returns I am sure to catch him. “All the chiefs of the Province, with the inhabitants, are delighted to see us. I have taken all the arms and ammunition. When you have seen the officers and Chief Clerk, and given them the necessary instructions, please send them back, as they will be of great use to me.” True copy. (Sd.) T. R. WINGATE. Kaim. A. A. G. Intell. W. O. 15/1/90. CHAPTER XXVIII. TO THE ALBERT EDWARD NYANZA. Description of the road from Bundegunda--We get a good view of the twin peaks in the Ruwenzori range--March to Utinda--The Pasha’s officers abuse the officer in command: which compels a severe order--Kaibuga urges hostilities against Uhobo--Brush with the enemy: Casati’s servant, Akili, killed--Description of the Ruwenzori range as seen from Nboga--Mr. Jephson still an invalid--The little stowaway named Tukabi--Captain Nelson examines the Semliki for a suitable ferry--We reach the Semliki river: description of the same--Uledi and Saat Tato swim across the river for a canoe--A band of Wara Sura attack us--All safely ferried across the river--In the Awamba forest--Our progress to Baki-kundi--We come across a few Baundwé, forest aborigines--The Egyptians and their followers--Conversation with Emin Pasha--Unexplored parts of Africa--Abundance of food--Ruwenzori from the spur of Ugarama--Two native women give us local information--We find an old man at Batuma--At Bukoko we encounter some Manyuema raiders: their explanation--From Bakokoro we arrive at Mtarega, the foot of the Ruwenzori range--Lieut. Stairs with some men explore the Mountains of the Moon--Report of Lieut. Stairs’ experiences--The Semliki valley--The Rami-lulu valley--The perfection of a tropical forest--Villages in the clearing of Ulegga--Submission of a Ukonju chief--Local knowledge from our friends the Wakonju--Description of the Wakonju tribe--The Semliki river--View of Ruwenzori from Mtsora--We enter Muhamba, and next day camp at Karimi--Capture of some fat cattle of Rukara’s--The Zeriba of Rusessé--Our first view of Lake Albert Edward Nyanza. [Sidenote: 1889. May 9. Bundegunda.]