They were driving a trade in slaves also, which was something new in this part of Africa, and likely soon to change the character of the inhabitants.

These men had been living in clover, and were uncommonly fat and plump.

When sent to trade, slaves wisely never stint themselves of beer or anything else, which their master's goods can buy.
The temperature of the Zambesi had increased 10 degrees since August, being now 80 degrees.

The air was as high as 96 degrees after sunset; and, the vicinity of the water being the coolest part, we usually made our beds close by the river's brink, though there in danger of crocodiles.

Africa differs from India in the air always becoming cool and refreshing long before the sun returns, and there can be no doubt that we can in this country bear exposure to the sun, which would be fatal in India.