Dhow Chasing in Zanzibar Waters - The Search For Mecca

THE CRUISE OF THE "DAPHNE." 151
deserted by the negoda, who had left four
slaves on board, and from the filthy state of the
vessel inside, there could be no doubt that a
cargo of slaves had just been landed;
our boats
were away all night, and the next morning a
similar dhow was chased and captured by
Lieutenant Acklom in the cutter, but not till it
had been cleared of slaves and deserted. But
the most exciting part of our cruise was yet to
come.