The entry into Mourzouk, the capital of Sultan Mukni, was attended with the usual ceremonial.

On drawing near to the palm groves and gardens, which encompass the city, a large body of horse and foot was seen approaching with silken flags.

When the horsemen had advanced within five hundred yards of the party, they set off at full speed, and, on coming up, threw themselves from their horses, and ran to kiss the sultan's hand.

On drawing nearer to the town, the cavalcade was met by the dancers, drummers, and pipers.

Two men, bearing fans of ostrich feathers, stationed themselves on each side of the sultan, beating off the flies.