Their troubles were somewhat relieved by the services of a man, whom Mr.Rassam had kindly sent to meet them.

On the 7th of July, they entered Mosul, and were cordially welcomed by Mr.and Mrs.Rassam.

Mrs.Mitchell's disease then assumed a new form, and from that time till her death, on the 12th, her reason was dethroned.

Mr.Hinsdale was taken violently ill before the death of Mrs.Mitchell, and Mrs.Hinsdale was unable to render any assistance to her husband.

It was in these trying circumstances, that Dr.Grant so opportunely arrived.
There was ample evidence in the subsequent experience of the mission, that these fatal results were not owing to any peculiar hazard in the journey itself, though they may have resulted from the lateness of the season.