AFll JOAN EX PL OBEPS OF TEE NINETEENTH CENTER Y. 167 
6000 inhabitants, is situated in an extensive and very 
fertile plain of grey sand. On every side are pretty 
little villages, called Worondes, where the slaves live. 
These habitations give interest to the scene, and are 
surrounded by very fine plantations ; yams, rice, onions 
pistachio-nuts, &c., are exported in large quantities.” 
Between Kankan and Wassolo the road led through 
well cultivated, and, at this time of year, nearly sub- 
EECEPTION BY A NATIVE KING. 
merged districts. The inhabitants struck Caillie as 
being of a mild, cheerful and inquiring disposition. 
They gave him a cordial welcome. 
Several tributaries of the Niger, including the Sarano, 
were passed before a halt was made at Sigala, the resi¬ 
dence of Baranusa, the chief of Wassolo. He was of 
slovenly habits, like his subjects, and used tobacco*both 
as snuff and for smoking. He was said to be very rich 
in gold and slaves. His subjects paid him a tribute in 
