With the caravan you propose to travel with, I think there will not be much danger; and if there is, you must retreat.
The favor of these despots is easily to be obtained by judicious presents, which of course you will not be unprovided with.

I have ordered your letters to the authorities to be made out, and you will have the governor's signature to them.

When do you propose to, start ?" "We shall be ready in a few days, and have only to find a vessel going to Algoa Bay." "You will be asked to take charge of several articles which are to be sent to the missionary station which you will pass on your way.

I presume you have no objection ?" "Certainly not; they deserve every encouragement, and any kindness and attention I can show them will give me great pleasure." Alexander received many proposals from different parties who wished to join the expedition, but they were all civilly declined.

In a few days a vessel arrived, which was about to go round to the settlement at Algoa Bay.