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Friday 3rd August

At Jidda

Slept most of the day, quite overcome by sleepiness, possibly owing to the wind which at Jida was quite
strong, though hot. The party was a great success, Pelly, Commodore & Secretary arrived by sail boat with
the Agency launch, the rest had a bit of a mishap as the launch ran aground so they came in the policeboat,
the boom of the launch had nearly killed a few people as well. Many bathed, the dinner was excellent, fresh
fish caught in the afternoon, cold tongue & chicken, ice cream & fruit salad. The stunts went off well, all
noticed how "brutally" one of the prisoners had been beaten, the guard had a cat of nine tails. The
commotion in the jail during dinner was excellent & all thought that real dancing girls had been imported.
They left again by sail boat - apparently liking the prospect of sailing. No moon but a fair breeze. The
evening was delightfully cool, 5 bottles of whisky consumed & a lot of beer.

Saturday 4th August

Returned by launch in the morning, the band boys very late in getting away & all looked rather the worse for
wear they cheered up later & the band played & all sung & we rode in to harbour in great style. Not very