[25] In the former route, Basher is given as only three hours from Kuka. In the next route, Bagusu is made eight hours from Kuka, whilst a little back we have it set down at only half that distance. These discrepancies, of course, set geographers on their guard against placing any absolute dependence on native reports. I remember once questioning the inhabitants of a village in Egypt about the distance of a particular place. One said, five or six hours; others said, a short day; and others, a long day. However, by comparison of various statements, perhaps something like the truth may be reached.—Ed.

[26] These countries seem very far south, and yet are said to be under the Sheikh. More information is required on this point.

[27] G, large place, or town; S, small place, village. Dictated by the Fellatah horse-dealer, Nammadina.