On entering the town they were met by a crowd of at least five thousand people, for the most part warriors, who fired their guns, shouted, and yelled.

Horns, drums, rattles, and gongs added to the appalling noise.

Men with flags performed wild dances, in which the warriors joined.

The dress of the captains consisted of war caps with gilded rams' horns projecting in front, and immense plumes of eagles' feathers on each side.

Their vest was of red cloth, covered with fetishes and charms in cases of gold, silver, and embroidery.