Mr.Park obtained a lodging with one of the king's near relations, who warned him, at his introduction to the king, not to shake hands with him, that liberty not being allowed to strangers.

With this salutary warning, Park paid his respects to Jatta, the king, and asked his permission to pass to Bondou.

He was the same old man, of whom Major Houghton speaks in such favourable terms.

The sovereign was seated before the door of his hovel, surrounded by a number of men and women, who were singing and clapping their hands.

Park, saluting him respectfully, told him the object of his visit.