Note 209 — Chapter VIII
Reading edition
Mr. Duncan (vol. i. p. 216) was “amused by the vanity of the old governor of Whydah,” who showed a great anxiety to precede him, with a view of showing superiority, and, presently riding up, ordered to the rear his attendant, who seemed mortified. In Dahome the introducer precedes the presentee, but not with any idea of superiority.