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AFRICA AND ITS EXPLORATION. 
thirst, but they indulged freely in an intoxicating liquor 
called Bouzza or Merisse. Thieving, lying, and 
dishonesty, with their accompanying vices, prevailed 
largely among them. 
“ In buying and selling the parent glories in de¬ 
ceiving the son, and the son the parent, and atrocious 
frauds are committed in the name of God and of the 
Prophet. 
“ Polygamy, which it is well known is tolerated by 
their religion, is indulged in to excess by the people 
of Darfur. When Sultan Teraub went to war with 
Ivorodofan, he took in his retinue five hundred women, 
leaving as many in his palace. This may at first sight 
seem ridiculous, but it must be remembered that these 
women had to grind corn, draw water, dress food, and 
perform all the domestic work for a large number of 
people, so that there was plenty for them to do.” 
Of course there have been great changes in this part 
of Africa since Browne’s visit. There have been changes 
among the population ; the country was brought under 
Egyptian domination, and afterwards joined the 
Mahdist movement, which drove the Egyptians from 
the Soudan. 
