Ten years in Equatoria; . ble decisions,which were, either alliance confirmed by exchange of blood, or aconcession for us to occupy Kibiro and the plateau of Kitana,because the freedom of our communications with Uganda wasindispensable to us. In view of such an audacious proposal thegrandees and military chiefs raised a tumultuous agitation, anddecided to demand of the king my expulsion from the country,and the breaking off of all intercourse with the Government ofEquatoria. But the Sovereign declined to carry out such resolu- £^ 2 86 TEN YEARS IN EQUATORIA. tions, and on August 2 sent me pres
Ten years in Equatoria; . ble decisions,which were, either alliance confirmed by exchange of blood, or aconcession for us to occupy Kibiro and the plateau of Kitana,because the freedom of our communications with Uganda wasindispensable to us. In view of such an audacious proposal thegrandees and military chiefs raised a tumultuous agitation, anddecided to demand of the king my expulsion from the country,and the breaking off of all intercourse with the Government ofEquatoria. But the Sovereign declined to carry out such resolu- £^ 2 86 TEN YEARS IN EQUATORIA. tions, and on August 2 sent me presents, and a message, Myson will exchange blood with you. I want an ally, and acceptyour proposal. The last war into which I was led by the perniciousadvice of Al:)d Rehman and the ambition of the grandees and thehanassura was inconsiderate and foolish. I am the king, and mywill is law. Ancient Juaya shall be rebuilt, and I will take upmy abode close by you. Son of the great Kamrasi, my lip wasnever soiled by a ( 287 ) CHAPTER XXIII. KABBA EEGAS HOSTILITY. Occupation of the region on the left bank of the Victoria Nile—Katongoli, theLango man—A child as a holocaust—Guakamatera, Prime Minister of KingChua— The king has ordered me to watch you —The king reiterates hispromises—Neither a single piece of ivory nor a cartridge—The guards refusal—Attempt by night—Great imprudence—The king wishes me to become hisguest—The merchant Hamis—Exchange of victims—The Victoria Nile placedin a position of defence—Sacred boats—Young students—Emin leaves on avisit to the northern stations—I ask for frequent despatch of messengers andsteamers—Prisoneis in Juaya—^The raids at Menakulia—A caravan of Ivaraguapeople—Communications with Kafu and Kibiro are forbidden—Delusive hope—The 10th of December 1887—Noble conduct of an enemy—Advice given toBiri—The 31st of December 1887—I think of a friend—The kings wickednessagainst him—Stanley
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