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The arrival at Zanzibar -- The English consul -- Ill-will of the inhabitants -- The island of Koumbeni -- The rainmakers -- Inflation of the balloon -- Departure on the 18th of April -- The last goodbye -- The Victoria.
An invariably favorable wind had accelerated the progress of the Resolute toward the place of her destination. The navigation of the Mozambique Channel was especially calm and pleasant. The agreeable character of the trip by sea was regarded as a good omen of the probable issue of the trip through the air. Every one looked forward to the hour of arrival, and sought to give the last touch to the doctor's preparations.