Zenab the Astronomer, and Meshisha the Lute-player - Day Guards - We
build new Huts - Abyssinian and Portuguese Servants - Our Inclosure
is enlarged
CHAPTER XIII.
Theodore writes to Mr. Rassam about Mr. Flad and the Artisans - His
two Letters contrasted - General Merewether arrives at Massowah - Danger
of sending Letters to the Coast - Ras Engeddah brings us a few
Stores - Our Garden - Successful Results of Vaccination at Magdala - Our
Day Guard again - Second Rainy Season - The Chiefs are Jealous - The
Ras and his Council - Damash, Hailo, Daily Life during Rainy Season - Two
Prisoners attempt to Escape - The Knout in Abyssinia - A Dying Man's
Prophecy
CHAPTER XIV.
Second Rainy Season ends - Scarcity and dearness of Provisions - Meshisha
and Comfou plot their Escape - They succeed - Theodore is robbed - Damash
pursues the Fugitives - The Night Attack - The Galla War-cry, and the
"Sauve qui peut" - The Wounded left on the Field - Hospitality of the
Gallas - Theodore's Letter on the Subject - Mastiate's Troubles - Wakshum
Gabra Medhin - Sketch of Gobaz's Career - He invites the Co-operation
of the Bishop in seizing Magdala - The Bishop's plan - All the rival
Chiefs intrigue for the Amba - Mr. Rassam's Influence overrated
CHAPTER XV.
Death of Abouna Salama - Sketch of his Life and Career - Grievances
of Theodore against him - His Imprisonment at Magdala - The Wallo
Gallas - Their Habits and Customs - Menilek appears with an Army in
the Galla Country - His Policy - Advice sent to him by Mr. Rassam - He
invests Magdala, and fires a _feu-de-joie_ - The Queen's behavior
- Steps taken by the Chiefs - Our Position not improved - The
Effects of Smoke on Menilek - Our Disappointment followed by great
Joy - We receive news of the Landing of British Troops
CHAPTER XVI.
Theodore's Proceedings during our stay at Magdala - His treatment
of Begemder - A Rebellion breaks out - Forced March on Gondar - The
Churches are plundered and burnt - Theodore's Cruelties - The Insurgents
increase in Strength - The Designs of the Emperor on Kourata
frustrated - Mr. Bardel betrays the new Workmen - Theodore's Ingratitude
towards the Gaffat People - His Raid on Foggara unsuccessful
CHAPTER XVII.
Arrival of Mr. Flad from England - Delivers a Letter and Message
from the Queen - The Episode of the Telescope - Our Property taken
care of - Theodore will not yield except to Force - He recruits his
Army - Ras Adilou and Zallallou desert him - He is repulsed at Belessa
by Lij Abitou and the Peasants - The Expedition against Metraha - His
Cruelties there - The great "Sebastopol" is cast - Famine and Pestilence
compel the Emperor to raise his Camp - The difficulties of his March
to Magdala - His arrival in Dalanta
CHAPTER XVIII.
Theodore in the Vicinity of Magdala - Our feelings at the Time - An
Amnesty granted to Dalanta - The Garrison of Magdala join the
Emperor - Mrs. Rosenthal and other Europeans are sent to the
Fortress - Theodore's Conversation with Flad and Waldmeier on the
Coming of the Troops - Sir Robert Napier's Letter to Theodore reaches
us - Theodore plunders Dalanta - He abuses Mr. Waldmeier - Reaches the
Bechelo - Correspondence between Mr. Rassam and Theodore - Mr. Rassam
is released from his Fetters - Theodore arrives at Islamgee - His
Quarrel with the Priests - His First Visit to the Amba - Trial of the
two Chiefs - He places a new Commandant over the Garrison
CHAPTER XIX.
