CHAPTER I.

The two species of Camel, and the mode of distinguishing them--Value of the Camel in the East--Camels mentioned as elements of wealth--Uses of the Camel--The Jews forbidden to eat its flesh--The milk of the Camel--Thirst-enduring capability--The internal reservoir--The hump, and its uses to the animal--The Camel as a beast of draught and burden--How the Camel is laden--Knowledge of its own powers--Camels for riding--Difficulty of sitting a Camel--A rough-paced steed--Method of guiding the Camel--The mesh'ab, or Camel-stick of office--The women's saddle--Rachel's stratagem--Ornaments of the Camel--The swift dromedary, Heirie, or Deloul--Its ungainly aspect--Speed and endurance of the Deloul--The Camel-posts of Bornu--Camel-drivers and their conduct--The driver's song--Young Camels and their appearance--The deserted Camel 216