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LIFE OF MAKKABBA. 
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is a large deep hole, say they, in the Wan- 
ketzen country, down which Makkabba has only 
to call, and the cattle come up to him. 
Makkabba once sent some oxen as a present 
to Mateebe, in order to gain his friendship ; but 
immediately on their being presented to him, he 
thrust his spear into them, and killed them. 
This is considered a great insult by the person 
who sends such a present. Mateebe will not 
even receive a bowl or dish from that nation, he 
says all are poisoned. 
Being desirous to learn the cause of Mateebe's 
uniform hatred to Makkabba, I inquired of Mu- 
nameets, his uncle, who said, that long ago, in 
consequence of a defensive and offensive treaty 
existing between the Matchappees and Boquains, 
(a nation beyond the Wanketzens,) Mateebe 
joined them in an attack upon the Wanketzens. 
Makkabba not only defended himself, but beat 
them off with great slaughter. Ever since Ma- 
teebe has abhorred him. 
He added, that Makkabba kept his people in 
complete subordination. That none can either 
call upon him, or speak to him out of doors, 
unless invited. 
The Wanketzens wash their bodies, instead 
of painting them like the other nations. 
