One of Gongo Lutete's wives was killed during the progress of the battle, and was cut up and eaten by his own men, on whom, however, he took summary vengeance the day following by handing them over to form a repast for their comrades. Several of our people had been taken prisoners during the Arab successes earlier in the day, and when the Arabs were retreating they killed some of them, and frightfully mutilated others without killing them, leaving them on the road. This was not a wise proceeding, as it did not tend to make our people more tender in their dealings with the retreating perpetrators of these outrages.

The Arab camp which we took was situated on a rising ground in and around the village of Kasongo Luakilla. Being a strong position, it served us well for headquarters. In the camp we took powder, cartridges,