On our return, near this spot we found a good-sized fowl was sold for a single charge of gunpowder.

Next to that, English calico was in great demand, and so were beads; but money was of no value whatever.

Gold is quite unknown; it is thought to be brass; trade is carried on by barter alone.

The people know nothing of money.

A purse-proud person would here feel the ground move from beneath his feet.