He advanced three days into the country of the Jaloffs, without opposition; but his army had suffered so greatly for want of water, that many of his men had died by the way.

This compelled him to march to a watering-place in the woods, where his men, having quenched their thirst, and being overcome with fatigue, lay down among the bushes to sleep.

Thus situated, they were attacked by the forces of Damel in the night, and completely routed.

King Abdulkader himself, with a great number of his followers, being taken prisoners.

The behaviour of the king of the Jaloffs on this occasion we shall relate in Mr.Park's own words.
"When his royal prisoner was brought before him in irons, and thrown upon the ground, the magnanimous Damel, instead of setting his foot upon his neck, and stabbing him with his spear, according to custom in such cases, addressed him as follows:--'Abdulkader, answer me this question.