At the junctions of these earthen waves we have always an oozing bog, this often occurs in the slope down the trough of this terrestrial sea; bushes are common, and of the kind which were cut down as trees.

Yellow haematite is very abundant, but the other rocks scarcely appear in the distance; we have mountains both on the east and west.
On arriving at Mapuio's village, he was, as often happens, invisible, but he sent us a calabash of fresh-made beer, which is very refreshing, gave us a hut, and promised to cook for us in the evening.
We have to employ five or six carriers, and they rule the length of the day's march.

Those from Chimuna's village growled at the cubit of calico with which we paid them, but a few beads pleased them perfectly, and we parted good friends.

It is not likely I shall ever see them again, but I always like to please them, because it is right to consider their desires.

Is that not what is meant in "Blessed is he that considereth the poor"?
There is a great deal of good in these poor people.