INTERIOR OF AFRICA. 
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One — — Go. 
Two Deeddee. 
Three Tettee, 
Four Nee. 
Five / - — ^ Jouee. 
Six ' y^go- 
Seven Jedeeddee. 
Eight JeTettee. 
Nine Je Nee. 
Ten ■ Sappo. 
The industry of the Foulahs, in the occupations of pasturage 
and agriculture, is every where remarkable. Even on the banks 
of the Gambia, the greater part of the corn is raised by them ; 
and their herds and flocks are more numerous and in better con- 
dition than those of the Mandingoes ; but in Bondou they are 
opulent in a high degree, and enjoy all the necessaries of life in 
the greatest profusion. They display great skill in the manage- 
ment of their cattle, making them extremely gentle by kindness 
and familiarity. On the approach of night, they are collected 
from the woods, and secured in folds, called korrees, which are 
constructed in the neighbourhood of the different villages. In 
the middle of each korree is erected a small hut, wherein one or 
two of the herdsmen keep watch during the night, to prevent 
the cattle from being stolen, and to keep up the fires which are 
kindled round the korree to frighten away the wild beasts. 
The cattle are milked in the mornings and evenings : the 
milk is excellent ; but the quantity obtained from any one cow 
