Chapter XII The Zambesi, and First Explorations of the Shiré
A.D. 1858-1859.
Dr. and Mrs. Livingstone sail in the “Pearl”—Characteristic instructions to members of Expedition—Dr. Livingstone conscious of difficult position—Letter to Robert—Sierra Leone—Effects of British Squadron and of Christian Missions—Dr. and Mrs. Moffat at Cape Town—Splendid reception there—Illness of Mrs. Livingstone—She remains behind—The five years of the Expedition—Letter to Mr. James Young—to Dr. Moffat—Kongone entrance to Zambesi—Collision with Naval Officer—Disturbed state of the country—Trip to Kebrabasa Rapids—Dr. Livingstone applies for new steamer—Willing to pay for one himself—Exploration of the Shiré—Murchison Cataracts—Extracts from private Journal—Discovery of Lake Shirwa—Correspondence—Letter to Agnes Livingstone—Trip to Tette—Kroomen and two members of Expedition dismissed—Livingstone’s vindication—Discovery of Lake Nyassa—Bright hopes for the future—Idea of a colony—Generosity of Livingstone—Letters to Mr. Maclear, Mr. Young, and Sir Roderick Murchison—His sympathy with the “honest poor”—He hears of the birth of his youngest daughter.