on, or a man, from
the Sheikh. Haj Beshir has sent us ten camels, to bring the boat and our
baggage, in the event of our camels being stolen, or having become weak
with the journey from Mourzuk. I have, therefore, only to sell my camels
and turn them into ready money, which I much need, and then start.

We afterwards called again on the Shereef, and had a laugh about the man
with two skulls. I told the Shereef "two heads were perhaps better than
one," at which they all burst out laughing. The Shereef was surrounded
by foreign merchants, all chatting in good humour. These Moors were
friendly to me. To-day I dressed in my European clothes; first, because
unless you have very good clothes, such as worn by the people of the
country, you cut a very bad figure; and secondly, and principally, to
show the Kailouees, and other strangers, that I was now in a friendly
place, and that no one dare say anything to me in the way of insult. In
fact, as yesterday, there is not even a whisper of the word _Kafer_. His
highness and all the people admired my European gear. I told them that
now the Turks dressed in the same manner, or nearly so; at which they
were greatly surprised. I had on a black surtout, tight trousers, and
varnished boots, gloves, neckerchief, waistcoat; everything European but
the hat, wearing instead of this the fez cap or shasheeah.

In the evening I paid a visit to the family of En-Noor, who were greatly
astonished at my transfiguration from a bad Moorish dress into an
European suit. They were much disconcerted at this change, and my happy
humour. Madame En-Noor rated me for running away from them yesterday. I
told them I wished to get to my friends of Bornou as quickly as
possible. My interpreter also informed them that the Sheikh had sent
camels, and enlarged on the anxiety of everybody here for our safety.
They were all displeased at this news, as a reflection upon them and the
conduct of the Tuaricks. They now beheld quite a change in everything. I
was anxious to mark this change in our circumstances, that they might
reflect how they treated Europeans again when fallen into their hands.
At the same time I showed a desire not to hurt their feelings, wishing
to be on friendly terms with them whilst here.

The Kailouees are all excessively quiet now. All feel the power of the
Sheikh, and are almost as submissive as if they were at Mourzuk.
However, the family of En-Noor still keep begging. But I believe now I
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