Note 8 — Chapter III

Here the King’s linguist ceased, and by his desire requested us to repeat all the King had said, he was much pleased with our accuracy, and begged us to take some refreshment, (spirits and palm wine were introduced in silver bowls) fearing he had kept us too long without eating, and, would continue the letter to-morrow. He locked up what had been written, and heard it read again the next day, before his linguists continued.