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SOUTHERN AFRICA. 
nearly so handsome, but an agreeable little girl. 
Their rank was indicated by a profuse display of or- 
namental dress. Their mantles were trimmed with 
the most valuable furs, and on their left shoulder 
was fastened a bundle of cats' tails, which hung 
down before and behind. A variety of necklaces, 
composed of plates of copper, bone, and coral, 
were worn very wide, and hanging down upon the 
breast. Makaitschoah had fastened on her arm no 
less than seventy-two copper rings, which she seem- 
ed to view as affording the fullest indication of 
her rank, and took peculiar delight in having them 
examined and counted. Tea, which was first of- 
fered, appeared very little acceptable ; wine was 
greatly preferred, and brandy proved still more ac- 
ceptable. After some conversation about their 
children and families, they began to inquire parti- 
cularly into the condition of their sex in Europe. 
On being told of the regulations with respect to 
marriage, Makaitschoah observed, that such laws 
might be there very proper, but would never suit 
a country like theirs, in which so large a propor- 
tion of the men were cut off in time of war. The 
wine and conversation caused the ladies to prolong 
their visit somewhat beyond what was expected or 
wished ; and it was dark before they took their 
departure. 
DrLichtenstein's residence was interrupted by an 
unwelcome request from the king. That prince was 
