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