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person commanded a body of men who fought with arrows, as well as muskets : four of 
the arrows were found in the fort ; they were short and pointed with barbed iron. He 
had many persons in his train who were of the same colour, but varied a little as to 
dress: they were all habited in the Turkish manner, but did not wear turbans. After 
the ceremony of visiting those persons was over, the Governor was conducted towards the 
King, who was surrounded by a number of attendants, whose appearance bore evident 
signs of riches and authoritv : chains, stools, axes, swords, flutes, message-canes, &c. 
were either of solid gold, or richly adorned with that metal : those dazzling appearances, 
added to damask, tafFety, and other rich dresses, gave a splendour to the scene highly 
interesting. When the Governor approached the King, and when an interchange of com- 
phments had passed, the air resounded with the noise of musical instruments, such as 
drums, horns, and flutes. After some conversation, during which much politeness was 
observed in the behaviour of the King, the Governor wished this ceremonial visit to be 
returned ; which was agreed to, and a convenient place was found to receive the King 
and his train. The Governor, his officers, and attendants, were formed in a half-circle, 
and seated under the shade of some trees, and a passage of sufficient breadth was formed 
by the soldiers for the King and his attendants to pass through. It was full two hours 
before his Majesty was announced, so numerous was his train. Each man of rank, as 
he advanced, paid the necessary compliments agreeably to the custom of his country, and 
then filed off. It was previously directed, that the King should be received with arms 
presented and the grenadiers march when passing the soldiers. This mark of distinction 
and respect appeared to give him much satisfaction : he halted to observe the orderly 
behaviour and uniform appearance of the soldiers ; and the martial air that was playing, 
seemed to produce the most agreeable sensations on his mind. The writer had an oppor- 
tunity of seeing this man. He was of the middle size, well formed, and perfectly black, 
with regular features and an open and pleasing countenance. His manner indicated 
understanding and was adorned with gracefulness ; and in all respects he exceeded the ex- 
pectations of every person. His dress was plain : it consisted of a piece of silk wrapt 
loosely about him ; a wreath of green silk ornamented his head : his sandals were neatly 
made, and curiously studded with gold. He was not distinguished by any gold orna- 
ments, as his attendants were. One man who was dressed in a grotesque manner, and 
who appeared to act the buffoon, was, literally, loaded with gold. 
As this was a visit of ceremony, no business of consequence was transacted. The King 
politely enquired after Mr. White, and expressed a hope that he would soon be well of 
his wounds. He said he would move from Annamaboe soon, as his army felt ill effects 
from the water, and from the dead bodies. After this visit, every confidence was placed 
in the King and his army, and as the gates were now opened, a free admittance was 
allowed : various conferences of a favourable nature were carried on between both parties; 
