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CHAP. XII.

Sails from Jidda — Konfodah — Ras Heli boundary of Arabia Felix — Arrives at Loheia — Proceeds to the Straits of the Indian Ocean — Arrives there — Returns by Azab to Loheia.

IT was on the 8th of July 1769 I sailed from the harbour of Jidda on board the same vessel as before, and I suffered the Rais to take a small loading for his own account, upon condition that he was to carry no passengers. The wind was fair, and we sailed through the English fleet at their anchors. As they had all honoured me with their regret at parting, and accompanied me to the shore, the Rais was surprised to see the respect paid to his little vessel as it passed under their huge sterns, every one hoisting his colours, and saluting it with eleven guns, except the fliip belonging to my Scotch friend, who shewed his colours, indeed, but did not fire a gun, only sstanding upon deck, cried with the trumpet, "Captain --- wishes Mr Bruce a good voyage." I stood upon deck, took my trumpet, and answered, " Mr Bruce wishes Captain --- a speedy and perfect return of his understanding;" a wish, poor man, that has not yet been accomplished, and very much to my regret, it does not appear probable that ever it will. That night having pass-