This seasonable supply was carefully economized; but it had become much reduced when Captain Lyon and Belford both fell ill again.

The former rose from his bed, after being confined to it for a week, a skeleton.

Under this exigency they met with a remarkable instance of disinterested friendship on the part of a native, Yusuf el Lizari, who, as well as his brother, had previously shown them much kindness.

"One night," says Captain Lyon, "as we were all sitting pensively on our mat, our friend Yusuf came in, and, addressing Mr.Ritchie, said, 'Yusuf, you, and Said are my friends.

Mukni has hopes you may die, that he may secure to himself all your goods.