My former journey—Inducements to a second—Plan and object—Custom-house difficulties at Suez—Scenes in the Governor’s divan—Environs of Suez—Sulphur mine of Gimsah—Recluse life of the officials—An unenticing coast—The roadstead of Djidda—The bride of the fish—Voyage across the Red Sea—Salt works of Roway—Appearance of the shore—Charm of the moonlight nights—Importance of Suakin—First night-camp in the mountains—New species of Dracæna—Numerous succulents among the flora—The valley of Singat —Idyllic abode of the Governor—Mountains of Erkoweet—The olive-tree wild—Gardens of the desert—Characteristics of the town Bedouins—Equipment for the desert—Old fanatic from Kano—Injury and oppression—The B…
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