Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government

CHAPTER XVI.

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Sheikh of Bornou--Arab Women--News from the Razzia--Procession of newly-caught Slaves--Entrance of the Sarkee--Chained Slaves--My Servant at the Razzia--Audacity of Bornou Slaves--Korgum--Konchai--Product of the Razzia--Ghadamsee Merchants--Slave-trade--Incident at Korgum--State of Kanou--A Hue and Cry--Black Character--Vegetables at Zinder--Minstrel--Medi--Gardens--Ladies--Fanaticism--Americans at Niffee--Rich People--Tuaricks Sick--Morals--Dread of the Sarkee--Fashions.