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tod^y which being fufpended by filaments 

 hang from the leaves and branches. The 

 filk procured from thefe cods is remarkable 

 for its , llrength and finenefs ; but to divide 

 it properly, and to render it tifeful, the 

 cods muft be preferved from the filth and 

 duft that fall from tlie tree. Thefe cods 

 are known under the name of anJe- 

 macau. 



The fourth kind of filk is not fufceptible 

 of being divided. The Malegaches call it 

 anJe-faraba, It is found in a kind of bag, 

 which contains feveral hundreds of fmall 

 cods. 



The wool of Madagafcar is beautiful ; 

 but the iilauders derive no benefit from it. 

 The Indians, however, would eafily teach 

 them to prepare it, and we fiiould foon be 

 indebted to them for a new and highly im- 

 portant branch of commerce. There are 

 few oriental travellers who are not acquaint- 

 K 2 ed 



