CHAPTER III.

Staying at Farree with Mr. Scott.--Both placed under parole.--Description of the houses of Farree.--Of the flour mill.--Some remarks upon the origin of the Amhara.--Dr. Prichard upon identity of the Amhara with the Automali of Herodotus.--Physical characters of the people.--Interview with the Wallasmah.--Saltpetre rock.--Province of Efat.--Take leave of Escort.--Tyrannical conduct of the Wallasmah. 24