These invaders arrived from the East, beyond the country
of the Langgos.
"To this day a peculiar custom is observed. Before a new king can ascend
the throne, he is compelled to sleep during two nights on the east of
the Victoria Nile. He then marches along the path by which his
victorious ancestor invaded Unyoro, and upon reaching the river, he
takes boat and crosses to the exact landing-place where the original
conqueror first set his foot upon the frontier.
"April 18. - I purchased a quantity of excellent tobacco and divided it
among the soldiers as a reward for their having respected the native
gardens during the march.
"Kittakara is the only gentleman that I have seen in the country, and he
never asks for presents, thus forming an extraordinary exception to the
rule of Unyoro society.
"I gave him a blue blanket, a zinc mirror, a spoon, comb, and four red
and yellow handkerchiefs. To Quonga I gave a tarboosh (fez), and four
yards of turkey red cloth.
"April 19. - Fresh carriers arrived, and we started at 10.45 A.M., and
halted at 4 P.M. - twelve miles. Forest and high grass as usual
throughout the route, which would render this country highly dangerous
in case of hostilities.
"The lofty mountains on the west shore of the Albert N'yanza are now in
view about fifty miles distant.
