CHAPTER XVI.

WITH THE PASHA--_continued_.

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--Made arrangements 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 418