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CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME.
CHAPTER XVI.
RESIDENCE IN GHAT.
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Arrival at Ghat, and reception by its Inhabitants.-The Cold
of The Sahara.-Haj Ahmed, the Governor, and Sheikh
Jabour.-Distribute Presents to the Governor and Jabour.
-Visit the Sheikh Hateetah, styled the British Consul of
Ghat. Make the acquaintance of the Tripoline Merchant
Haj Ibrahim.-The Ghat Rabble.-Ouweek arrives in
Ghat.-A Visit from Touarick Women.-Arabs begging
from me by force.-Arrival of Kandarka from Aheer.—
Bel Kasem's account of the Slave Trade.-Visit to Haj
Ahmed, the Governor; his Character and Establishment
described. Bel Kasem's Sick Slave.-All classes of People
attempt to convert me to Mohammedanism.-Bad effect
of an European Tourist assuming the Character of a Ma-
hometan. Touarghee mode of Saluting. Miserable
condition of Slaves on arriving from Soudan.-Soudanese
Merchants friendly to me.- -Visit from the Governor.—
Report in The Desert of Christians Worshipping Idols.—
Make the Acquaintance of a young Touarghee.-Slave
Trading and Kidnapping Slaves up The Niger.-Eco-
nomical Bill of Expenses of Journey from Ghat to Soudan. 1
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CHAPTER XVII.
Gloves an enigma of Wonder.-Visit Sheikh Hateetah.—All
Men equal at Ghat.-Crowds of People surrounding my
House to see me.- Violent Act committed on a Man at
Prayer in the Mosque.-Extent of European Literature
known at Ghat.-Continue unwell.-Ouweek's public
Apology.-Dances of the Slaves.-A Saharan Emeute.-
Arrival of Caravans.-Return the Visit of the Governor.
-Europe, a cluster of innumerable Islets.-Who has most
Money, Christians or Mahometans?-People more used
to my presence in Ghat.-The Prophet of the Touaricks.—
Visit from Aheer Touaricks.-The Governor's petty deal-
ing. The Shereef of Moorzuk.-Visit from Jabour.-
Beginning Soudanic Cottons.-Visits from Kandarka and
Zoleâ Route from Ghat to Alexandria, and its distance.
-The Shereef of Medina.-Character and influence of
Khanouhen, heir-apparent of the Touarghee Throne of the
Azgher Touaricks, and his arrival in Ghat
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Arrival of the Sultan Shafou-Visit to His Highness.-Visit
to Hateetah; his jealousy of the Sultan and other Sheikhs.
-Visit from the People of the Oasis of Berkat.—Said
sobbing and sulking.-A Night-School in The Desert.-
Use of Sand instead of Paper, Pens, and Ink.-Mode of
Touarghee succession to the Throne.-Women hereditary
possessors of Household Property.-Negresses are Dra-
matic Performers.-Description of the Oasis of Ghat;
Houses, Architecture, Gardens, and Surrounding Country.
-Visit from the Heir-Apparent, Khanouhen. — Genial
softness of the Weather.-Specimen of Retail Trade.-
Case of administering Justice by the Sultan.-Early habit
of Touarghee begging. -The Bou-Habeeba, or Saharan
Singing Sparrows.-Alarm of Female Hucksters at The
Christian
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CHAPTER XIX.
ABANDON THE TOUR TO SOUDAN.
Violent Act of a Touarick on Slaves.-Visit to the Princess
Lilla Fatima.-Mode of grinding Corn.-Dilatoriness of
Commercial Transactions.-Grandees of Ghat Town.—
Khanouhen refuses his Present.-Rumours of the Conquest
of Algeria spread throughout Africa.-Small Breed of
Animals in Sahara.-Queer circumstance of unearthly
Voices. The Cold becomes intense.-Arrival of Sheikh
Berka. Hateetah in good Humour.-My Targhee friend,
Sidi Omer.-Visit from Kandarka; his Character. - Visit
to the aged Berka, and find the Giant.-Hateetah's
Political Gossips.-At a loss which Route to take, and
how to proceed.-Superstitions connected with the But-
cher.-Zeal of an old Hag against The Christian.--Out of
Humour.-Reported departure of Caravans.-Jabour calls
with a Patient.-Visit Bel Kasem, and find Khanouhen.
-Political Factions of Azgher Touaricks.-Giants in The
Desert.-Fanciful analogies of origin of Peoples.-Hier-
archy of the Sheikhs.-Population, Arms, and Military
Forces of the Ghat Touaricks.-The Mahry or Maharee.
-Camels named from their Fleetness.-Touarghee Court
of Justice Amphitheatrical style of Touaricks lounging.
-Amount of Customs-Dues paid by Ghat Traders.-Free
Trade in Sahara
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CHAPTER XX.
CONTINUED RESIDENCE IN GHAT.
Commerce of Winter Mart at Ghat.-Visit to Hateetah, and
meet the Sultan. Means of suppressing Saharan Slave
Trade by the Touaricks.-Hateetah refuses my returning
with a Bengazi Caravan.-Bad Character of Arabs.-
Receive a Visit from His Highness the Sultan; and inte-
resting Conversation with him.-Ghat Townsmen great
Bigots. Unexpected Meeting with the Sultan.-My
Targhee Friend's opinion of War.-Mode of Baking Bread.
-Country of Touat.-The British Consul is perplexed
at his Master being a Lady.-Vulgar error of Christians
ill-treating Mussulmans in Europe.-People teach the
Slaves to call me Infidel.-Visit to Bel Kasem, and find
Khanouhen. The free-thinking of this Prince.—Said's ap-
prehensions of Touaricks.-Hateetah's opinion of stopping
Saharan Slave-Dealing.-Shafou leaves Ghat.-Discussion
of Politics with an assemblage of Chiefs.-Description of
the Touarick Tribes and Nations of The Great Desert.-
Description of Aheer and Aghadez.-Leo's Account of the
Targhee Desert -Daughters of the Governor Educated.-
Touaricks refuse aid from the Turks against the Shânbah.
-A private Slave-Mart.-Ghat comparatively free from
Crime.-Visit from Berka
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CHAPTER XXI.
Parallels between The Desert and The East.-The Divine
Warranty for carrying on the Slave Trade discussed.—
Visit from Aheer and Soudanese Merchants, and present
state of Soudan.-Form of the Cross on Touarick Arms.-
Boy taught to curse The Christian. - Medina Shereef's
opinion on my giving Presents.-A Negress begs in the
name of Ouweek.-Visit to the Governor and Hateetah.-
Streams of Water and Corn-Fields in the Fabled Region of
Saharan Desolation.-Kandarka will recommend me to his
Sultan. -Parallel things between Africa and Asia.-Atkee
turns out a Scamp.-Visit from Berka.-Arabic is the
Language of Heaven. - Khanouhen ridicules Hateetah to
his face. Hospitality of the Governor towards me, and
interesting Conversations with him.-Moorish reckoning of
Time clashes with mine.-Medina Shereef turns Beggar
like the rest.—Meet The Giant begging at Haj Ibra-
him's. Affecting Case of the cruelty of one Slave to
another, and compared to the Jews of Morocco.-Chorus
Singing of the Slaves.-Mode in which Ostriches are
Hunted. Arrival of Senna and Ivory from Aheer.
Christians are not Liars.-Farewell Visit from Jabour.-
Quick Route to Timbuctoo from Ghat.-Kandarka turns
Comedian, and satirizes the Touaricks of Ghat.-Mercantile
Transactions of the Governor.-Want of a strong Govern-
ment in The Desert.-Assemblage of the Sheikhs, and
preparations for War
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CHAPTER XXII.
PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTURE TO FEZZAN.
Account of Timbuctoo.-Streets of Ghat deserted by departure
of Caravans.-Packing of Senna.-Return of the Soudan
Caravan. The Giant and his Gang sally out in search of
a Supper.-System of Irrigation.-The Saharan Hades.-
Continued departure of People to Soudan.-Hateetah serves
himself from Haj Ibrahim's Goods Scold Ghadamsee
Merchants for introducing Religious Discussion.-Mode of