This toddy is the juice of the palm-oil-tree ('Elaeis Guineensis'), which, when tapped, yields a sweet, clear liquid, not at all intoxicating while fresh, but, when allowed to stand till the afternoon, causes inebriation and many crimes.
This toddy, called malova, is the bane of the country.

Culprits are continually brought before the commandants for assaults committed through its influence.

Men come up with deep gashes on their heads; and one, who had burned his father's house, I saw making a profound bow to Mr.Canto, and volunteering to explain why he did the deed.
There is also a sort of fraternity of freemasons, named Empacasseiros, into which no one is admitted unless he is an expert hunter, and can shoot well with the gun.

They are distinguished by a fillet of buffalo hide around their heads, and are employed as messengers in all cases requiring express.

They are very trustworthy, and, when on active service, form the best native troops the Portuguese possess.