Merissa, [439].

Merowé, tales of troops at, [38];

as regards route of expeditionary force, [248], [249];

to Berber, best course, [257];

Stewart felt secure at, [285];

and arrival of English troops, [438].

Meshra-el-Dai, defeat of rebels at, [484].

Messenger, Arabs fire on, [403].

Messengers, only Gordon’s, to bring news, [91];

telegrams compared with, [92].