Liberia 



to European expeditions, as they are insolent braggarts, per- 

 petually begging for presents, and trying to make mischief 

 between the European and the native in order to assert 

 their importance. Yet, as the present writer knows from 

 personal experience, they can sometimes develop very kindly 





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qualities. In his consular work on the West Coast of Africa 

 he had much cause to remember the faithful service and 

 devotion of his Krumen. No doubt their demeanour towards 

 the European depends a good deal upon the European's 

 treatment of themselves. 



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