ABSTRACT

First Journey to the Capital—A Prosperous Voyage—Camping on the Banks—The Rapids of Death—Pirates and Brigands—Ngonye Falls—The Barotsi Valley—A Royal Tomb—Nalolo and Queen Maïbiba—Lealuyi—An Official Reception—Inspecting a Site—A Night Adventure—Respect of the Barotsi for the Basuto—Return to Sesheke—Death of Aaron’s Daughter—Leshoma once more—A Dark Prospect—Disasters with the Post and the Draught Oxen—To our Collaborators.