The points of the arrows were poisoned, but
their enemy had an antidote for it, which they instantly applied to
the wounded part. The smoke at last obliged the people to give
themselves up. They came out of their caves, first spatting the palms
of their hands together, then and immediately after extended their
arms, crossed at their wrists, ready to be bound and pinioned. I
should judge that the dens above mentioned were extended about eight
feet horizontally into the earth, five feet in height and as many
wide. They were arched over head and lined with earth, which was of
the clay kind, and made the surface of their walls firm and smooth.
The invaders then pinioned the prisoners of all ages and sexes
indiscriminately, took their flocks and all their effects, and moved
on their way towards the sea. On the march the prisoners were treated
with clemency, on account of their being submissive and humble.
Having come to the next tribe, the enemy laid siege and immediately
took men, women, children, flocks, and all their valuable effects.
They then went on to the next district which was contiguous with the
sea, called in Africa, Anamaboo. The enemies provisions were then
almost spent, as well as their strength. The inhabitants knowing what
kind of conduct they had pursued, and what were their present
intentions, improved the favorable opportunity, attacked them, and
took enemy, prisoners, flocks and all their effects.
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