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SLAVERY. 



they are steadier, and are particularly adapted 

 to the regular routine of field labour. They 

 are less quick in their movements than the An- 

 golans, and do not seem to be so spirited and 

 courageous ; they obtain in a short period a 

 knowledge of the Portuguese language. The 

 Rebolos can scarcely in person be distinguished 

 from the two former, being stoutly made, and 

 not tall ; they have a black skin, but it is not 

 shining, and the features are flat. They seem 

 to be a branch of the Angolans and Congos, 

 but they are more obstinate, and more subject 

 to despond than the others. These three tribes 

 appear to have belonged originally to the same 

 nation, for many parts of their characters are 

 similar, their persons are of the same mould, and 

 the dialects of each sufficiently resemble each 

 other to be understood by all the three. 



The Anjico negroes show many marks of be- 

 ing of another nation ; they make good slaves 

 if they are well treated, and are yet preserved 

 under due control. They are difficult to train, 

 and bear a heavy yoke impatiently ; there is 

 in them much independence of character, if 

 they dared to show it ; there is also much cun- 

 ning, and the desire and capability of over- 

 reaching. Their persons are tall and well 

 formed, their skins are of a glossy black, their 

 eyes are expressive, and their countenances 

 plainly denote that it is not by their own will 



