ABSTRACT

Bishop Gobat and the Abessinian mission—Jerusalem—Cairo—-Tor — Greek Christians in Arabia — Jidda — Mohammedan pilgrims—The author’s servant, Wolda-Gabriel—Storm and fire— Massowa—The new king Theodorus—News from Abessinia— Dohono—Shumfeito—A Romish missionary—Halai—The Za-ranna wilderness—Adowa—Axum—To Gondar—Jan Meda— The king’s camp—Conference with the Abuna—Interview with king Theodorus—Back to Gondar—Notes on the city.