The fugitive Kaartans, dreading the resentment of the sovereign, whom they had so basely deserted, offered to treat with Ali for two hundred Moorish horsemen to assist them in an effort to expel Daisy from Gedinggooma, for till Daisy should be vanquished, they could neither return to their native town, nor live in security in the neighbouring kingdoms.

Ali, with a view to extort money from these people, despatched his son to Jarra, and prepared himself to follow him.

Mr.Park, believing that he might escape from Jarra, if he could get there, immediately applied to Fatima, prime counsellor of the monarch, and begged her to intercede with Ali for leave to accompany him to Jarra.

The request was at length granted.

His bundles were brought before the royal consort, and Mr.Park explained the use of the several moveables, for the amusement of the queen, and received a promise of speedy permission to depart.
In regard to the moorish character, especially the female, which Mr.
Park had frequent opportunities of studying during his captivity at Benown; it appears that the education of the women is neglected altogether, they being evidently regarded merely as administering to sensual pleasure.