4 CONTENTS.

CHAPTER III.
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We enter a river.—Its scenery described —Receive a visit

from the King, and trade with the Natives.—The pro-
ducts of Africa, for which we trade, mentioned, and the
curious modein which trade is conducted —Fever breaks
out on board, and several of the crew die.—Sad end of
poor Bob.—The Boatswain and Mates attacked with
fever.—More deaths.—The Captain’s unwillingness, not-
withstanding this, to leave the river till his cargo is
completed, . a : : . : - 388

CHAPTER IV.

More victims to the fever.—The Captain himself attacked.
—We ship some Krumen and other blacks, among whom
isa Christian, Paul Balingo.—Paul instructs the Captain
and me in the truth.—Captain Willis gets somewhat
better, and we prepare for sea, ¢ : . 51

CHAPTER V.

We at length get out of the river into the open sea, but a
calm comes on, and the Captain again becomes very ill.—
No one on board understanding navigation, I. doubt
whether I shall find my way to Sierra Leone.—The Cap-
tain does not believe that he isin danger —Paul pleads
with him about the safety of his soul.—A. fire breaks out
in the. hold.—We in vain endeavour to extinguish it.—
The rest of the crew desert us.—Paul and I endeavour to
save the Captain, but driven from the cabin by the
flames, leap overboard, and reach a small boat, which we

right and get into.—See a schooner approaching us, . 68