The westing we were making brought us among people who are frequently visited by the Mambari as slave-dealers.

This trade causes bloodshed; for when a poor family is selected as the victims, it is necessary to get rid of the older members of it, because they are supposed to be able to give annoyance to the chief afterward by means of enchantments.

The belief in the power of charms for good or evil produces not only honesty, but a great amount of gentle dealing.

The powerful are often restrained in their despotism from a fear that the weak and helpless may injure them by their medical knowledge.

They have many fears.