LETTER XIX.

_Journey from Santa Cruz to Mogodor, when no Travellers ventured to

pass, owing to civil War and Contention among the Kabyles.--Moorish

Philanthropy in digging Wells for the Use of Travellers.--Travelled

with a trusty Guide without Provisions, Tents, Baggage, or

Incumbrances.--Nature of the Warfare in the Land. Bitter Effects of

Revenge and Retaliation on the Happiness of Society.--Origin of

these civil Wars between the Families and Kabyles.--Presented with

Honey and Butter for Breakfast.--Patriarchal Manner of living among

the Shelluhs compared to that of Abraham.--Aromatic

Honey.--Ceremony at Meals, and Mode of eating.--Travelled all

Night, and slept in the open Air;--Method of avoiding the

Night-dew, as practised by the Natives.--Arrival at Mogodor_.

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