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subject to the empire of Vancara; nevertheless, some of the 
negroes reckon it under the dominion of Kanem. It is a po- 
pulous city, without walls, famous for business and useful arts 
for the advantage of its people. The women of this city are 
so endued with the magic art, that witchcraft is in a peculiar 
manner attributed to them ; they are said to be very skilful, 
and their charms effectual. From Kaugha to Semegonda, 
towards the west, is ten days' journey. Also from Kaugha to 
Ghana, is near a month and half's journey. From Kaugha to 
l)amocla is reckoned a month's journey. Also from that to 
Sabia is almost a month. Again, from Kaugha to the city 
Kucu is twenty days' journey, towards the north, at the rate 
of the camels' travelling. The city Kucu is famous among 
the negroes for magnitude ; it is situated on the bank of a 
fiver, which flowing from the north part, washes it, and affords 
drink to the inhabitants ; and although many negroes relate 
that this city Kucu is situated on the bank of the Nile, others 
place it near a river flowing into the Nile. It is, however, I 
apprehend, the true opinion, that that river glides along, till it 
passes for many days beyond Kucu, and then pours itself out 
into the desert, through sands and plains, in the same manner 
the river Euphrates doth in Mesopotamia. 
Besides, the King of Kucu is absolute, dependant on no 
one ; he has much attendance, and the greatest empire, sol- 
diers, and captains, armour, and beautiful furniture. The 
people ride on horses and camels ; they are of a martial dispo- 
sition, and frequently invade the neighbouring nations. With 
respect to the clothing of this country, the common people 
cover their nakedness with the skins of beasts, but the mer- 
chants clothe themselves with vests and tunics, wear caps on 
their heads, and adorn themselves with gold. The governors 
and nobility are dressed in satin ; the merchants visit, and are 
conversant with them, and they exchange goods by way of 
truck or barter. A wood grows in this country, which is 
Galled serpentine-wood ; it is said to be of that nature, that, if 
