mention, that I was here for the first time since I became a captive, plentifully supplied with good and wholesome provision in abundance. The town abounded with fish of a most excellent quality, which they understood the cooking of equal to Europeans, and of which they allowed me more than I could possibly eat; with an equal proportion of sweet barley bread. Although I felt grateful for such liberality, yet I could not but view its authors as nothing more than instruments in the hands of the Supreme Being employed to alleviate the sufferings of one of his most unfortunate creatures, who day and night had unceasingly solicited his protection. O, I have infinite reason to confess my obligation to that Almighty Power, who so wonderfully preserved and supported me in the day of bondage. May my future life evince my gratitude, and every thought be brought into subjection to the Father of Spirits--surely a “soul redeemed demands a life of praise.”

Early the ensuing morning we quit Santa Cruz and proceeded on our journey, travelling through a beautifully cultivated country. The sea on our left covered with boats of various sizes was in full view. About 3 o’clock the day following, having reached the summit of a mountain which we had been since morning ascending, the Moor suddenly cried out, pointing to the east, “see, see Mogadore!”--the town was indeed fair in view, and did not appear to be more than fifteen or sixteen miles distant from us.