Mr.Park was now within two days journey of Goomba, and had no further apprehension of being molested by the moors.

He therefore accepted the invitation, and passed the forenoon very agreeably with the poor negroes, the mildness of their manners forming a striking contrast to the savageness and ferocity of the moors.

In the midst of their cheerfulness, a party of moors unexpectedly entered the hut.

They came, they said, by Ali's orders, to convey the white man to his camp at Benown.

They told Mr.Park, that if he did not make any resistance, he was not in any danger, but if he showed any reluctance, they had orders to bring him by force.
Mr.Park was confounded and terrified; the moors, observing his consternation, repeated the assurance of his safety, and added, that they had come to gratify the curiosity of Ali's wife, who was extremely desirous to see a Christian, but that afterwards, they had no doubt that Ali would make him a present, which would compensate for his trouble, and conduct him safely to Bambarra.