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TRAVELS
TO DISCOVER
THE SOURCE OF THE NILE.
BOOK V.
Account of my Journey from Masuah to Gondar—Transactions there—Manners and Customs of the Abyssinians.
CHAP. I.
Transactions at Masuah and Arkeeko.
Masuah, which means the port or harbour of the Shepherds, is a small island immediately on the Abyssinian shore, having an excellent harbour, and water deep enough for ships of any size to the very edge of the island: here they may ride in the utmost security, from whatever point, or with whatever degree of strength, the wind blows. As it takes its modern, so it received its ancient name from its harbour. It was called by the Greeks Sebasticum Os, fromthe
