Meanwhile the Mongolia was pushing forward rapidly; on the 13th, Mocha, surrounded by its ruined walls whereon date-trees were growing, was sighted, and on the mountains beyond were espied vast coffee-fields.
Onderwijl ging de mailboot snel vooruit. Den 13en had men Mokka in het gezicht, dat in een ring van verwoeste muren scheen te liggen, waarboven eenige groene dadelboomen.