Whether he
actually perished of hunger, or was murdered outright by the savage
Mohammedans, is not certainly known; his body was dragged into the
woods, and I was shown at a distance the spot where his remains were
left to perish.
About four miles to the north of Simbing we came to a small stream
of water, where we observed a number of wild horses they were all of
one colour, and galloped away from us at an easy rate, frequently
stopping and looking back. The negroes hunt them for food, and
their flesh is much esteemed.
About noon we arrived at Jarra, a large town situated at the bottom
of some rocky hills.
CHAPTER IX - THE TOWN OF JARRA - DETAINED BY THE MOORS.
The town of Jarra is of considerable extent; the houses are built of
clay and stone intermixed - the clay answering the purpose of mortar.
It is situated in the Moorish kingdom of Ludamar; but the major part
of the inhabitants are negroes, from the borders of the southern
states, who prefer a precarious protection under the Moors, which
they purchase by a tribute, rather than continue exposed to their
predatory hostilities.
