My first occupation was to map the country.

Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death.

I was afterwards sorry for this, though, if I ever travel again, I shall trust to none but natives, as the climate of Africa is too trying to foreigners.

The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen.

The equatorial line is, in fact, the centre of atmospheric motion.

The expedition had now performed its functions. I saw that old father Nile without any doubt rises in the Victoria Nyanza, and as I had foretold, that lake is the great source of the holy river which cradled the first expounder of our religious belief.

My first occupation was to map the country.