ABSTRACT
Success of the author’s missionary efforts in Shoa—Reasons for repairing to the coast—The king’s farewell and offer of an official post—Departure from Angolala—Interesting interview with the King’s mother—Feelings on entering the Wollo country—Adara Bille and his apparent friendliness—A young Imam—English drill, and lucifer matches—Alarm on the road—Retreat to Adara Bille—His treachery—Imprisonment and robbery of the author— Subsequent adventures and liberation—Toilsome pilgrimage to the Shoho frontier—Singular offer of vengeance — Arrival at Massowa—Arrival at Harkiko—Kindness of the French consul— To Aden—Marriage in Egypt—Return to Aden—The author’s and his fellow-labourers’ Abessinian projects.
