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Dhow Chasing in Zanzibar Waters - The Search For Mecca

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118 DHOW-CHASING.<br />

" What does he say, Jumah," I asked.<br />

" He say, ah ! ah ! why you not come and<br />

take us, are you afraid ?"<br />

Jumma repHed, " We catch you another<br />

time."<br />

" I got lots of slaves on board, tell the capta<strong>in</strong><br />

to come and see."<br />

This was followed aga<strong>in</strong> by laughter, as she<br />

passed <strong>in</strong>side, lowered her sail, and anchored<br />

with<strong>in</strong> pistol-shot of us. In an hour from that<br />

time, every slave was doubtless <strong>in</strong> the market,<br />

and the dhow ready to take <strong>in</strong> another cargo<br />

of them for the north.

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