Journey to Murroo.—Remarks upon the climate of 391 Adal.—Pass some small extinct volcanoes.—A little farriery.—Cautions for practitioners of medicine resident among the Dankalli.—Halt for a short time at Kuma.—Second visit of Abu Bukeree.—Proceed to Murroo.—Halt near kraal of Durtee Ohmed, Sheik of the Sidee Ahbreu tribe CHAPTER XXVII. Amusements during stay at Murroo.—Bull fight.—Eating 408 raw meat.—Another offer of marriage.—Strange mode of dressing the hair.—Caution to travellers; perhaps unnecessary. CHAPTER XXVIII. Journey to Sakeitaban.—Visit to Durtee Ohmed.—Halt at 418 Sakeitaban.—Proceed to Mullu.—Bad road.—Threats of assassination.—Shields of the Dankalli, and care of their arms.—Arrive at Mullu.—Write letter to Ankobar. CHAPTER XXIX. Journey to Annee.—Proceed over Plain of Mullu.—Halt in 431 sight of Berdudda.—Muditu kraal and funeral.—Hare hunt.—Arrive at Annee.—Muditu visitors.—Moonlight scene.—Stay at Berdudda.—Visit to camp of Hittoo Galla women.—Attack of formidable caterpillar.—Situation of halting-place at Annee. CHAPTER XXX. Journey to How.—Aleekduggee Sageer.—Immense 445 Kafilah.—Water-cure for determination of blood to the head.—Attack of the Galla.—Display of forces.—Ras ul Kafilah balances profit and loss so far. CHAPTER XXXI. Journey to Mulkukuyu.—Forest on the right bank of the 455 Hawash.—The ford of Mulkukuyu.—Passage of the river.—Congratulations.—Scorpion hunting.—Visit the Hippopotamus lake.—Journey to Azbotee.—Lee Adu.—Change in character of the country.—View of the table-land of Abyssinia.—The so-called Abyssinian Alps.—Reflections. CHAPTER XXXII. Journey from Azbotee to Dinnomalee.—Start with escort 474 in the night.—Pass Sheik’s tomb.—Reach Kokki.—Wahama town.—Arrive at Dinnomalee.—Detained by Custom-house officers.—Get to Farree.—Accommodations.—Hospitable reception. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Illustration: SKETCH MAP _SHEWING THE_ WATERSHEDS OF ABYSSINIA _BY_ CHARLES JOHNSTON _Published by J. Madden & C^o. June 3^{rd}. 1844_ ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRAVELS IN SOUTHERN ABYSSINIA, ETC. --------------------- CHAPTER I. Arrival in Aden.—Preparations for my journey into Africa.—Departure for Tajourah.—Stay in that town.—Unsuccessful endeavours to proceed farther.—Return to Aden.—Time, from 24th of December to the 1st of March.