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same by others; and it was only after a full and 
detailed explanation of the circumstances attending 
the seizure of the canoe, that he was persuaded 
we had acted with justice. In the early part of the 
“palaver” there were a few Filatahs present; but 
none were admitted into the private yard of the chief, 
and those whom they saw approached not in the 
friendly manner of the Nufi people. They appeared 
more as spies, or people whose countenances indicated 
that they were engaged in a bad cause. Two or three 
Arabs were seen, who spoke Haussa very well. The 
colour of their skin was only a shade darker than that 
of the Spaniards. As the night was approaching they 
bade adieu to the excellent old chief, who presented 
them with country lamps each, very nicely made of 
clay, and curiously painted and ornamented. 
September 2dth, Wednesday . — As this was market- 
day at Egga, and consequently likely to afford a good 
opportunity of seeing the various articles brought to 
that city for sale. Dr. Stanger and Mr. Schon proceeded 
to Rogang’s palace, where they had to wait for some 
hours, surrounded by a mob, whose incessant noise was 
deafening, and the pressure of the crowd, under a burn- 
ing sun, insupportable. All were anxious to sell their 
little wares : calabashes beautifully wrought and carved, 
silk from Bornu, natron from the same place, country 
cloth, net work, Guinea corn, yams, Indian corn, sweet 
potatoes, dried fish, a few European articles, a piece of 
cotton handkerchief, beads and gun-powde)', about 
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