largest flock of birds I have ever seen. The river and river banks, islands, and plains, as far as the eye could see, were literally covered with geese, and no other birds but geese were to be seen. We reached M'Burri, or M'Bulli as the natives (who cannot articulate the letter “ r “) pronounce it, on the 4th of April. This was the farthest point, from the eastward on the Lukuga, to which either Thomson or Delcommune had penetrated.

I am thankful to say that I did not break down until the exploration of the unknown parts of the river had been accomplished. For some days I had been feverish, and here became delirious.