Thus it was in Scotland so far as security for life and property was concerned; but the Scotch were apt pupils of more fortunate nations.

To change of country they were as indifferent as the Romans of the olden times; they were always welcome in France, either as pilgrims, scholars, merchants, or soldiers; but the African is different.

If let alone the African's mode of life is rather enjoyable; he loves agriculture, and land is to be had anywhere.

He knows nothing of other countries, but he has imbibed the idea of property in man.

This Kangene told me that he would like to give me a slave to look after my goats: I believe he would rather give a slave than a goat! We were detained by the illness of Simon for four days.