Chapter XV
Reading edition
Death of Abouna Salama—Sketch of his Life and Career—Grievances of Theodore against him—His Imprisonment at Magdala—The Wallo Gallas—Their Habits and Customs—Menilek appears with an Army in the Galla Country—His Policy—Advice sent to him by Mr. Rassam—He invests Magdala, and fires a feu-de-joie—The Queen's behavior —Steps taken by the Chiefs—Our Position not improved—The Effects of Smoke on Menilek—Our Disappointment followed by great Joy—We receive news of the Landing of British Troops