[25] Sir Samuel Baker, whom Gordon succeeded as Governor of the tribes which inhabit the Nile Basin in 1874.

[26] Romalus Gessi (Gessi Pasha), a member of Gordon’s staff.

[27] Mtesa, King of Uganda.

[28] Mr. Rivers Wilson.

[29] Nevertheless he permitted Dr. Birkbeck Hill to edit and publish his letters in 1881, which give a good account of his work in Central Africa.

[30] Johannis, King of Abyssinia.

[31] Colonel Prout, of the American army, for some time in command of the Equatorial Provinces.

[32] King of Unyoro, a powerful and treacherous savage. Sir Samuel Baker attempted to depose him, but Kaba Rega maintained his power.

[33] Life of Sir Richard Burton, by Isabel his wife, vol. ii., p. 177.

[34] He actually compiled a book of quotations from the Bible and Shakspeare for use in case of need, which he called The Black Book.