The king of Bambarra always resides at the latter place.

He employs a great many slaves to convey people over the river, and the fare paid by each individual, ten kowrie shells, furnishes a considerable revenue.

When Mr.Park arrived at one of the places of embarkation, the people, who were waiting for a passage, looked at him with silent wonder, and he saw with concern many Moors amongst them.

He had continued on the bank more than two hours, without having an opportunity of crossing, during which time information was carried to Mansong, the king, that a white man was coming to see him.

Mansong immediately sent over one of his chief men, who informed Mr.Park that the king could not possibly see him until he knew what had brought him to Bambarra.
He then pointed towards a distant village, and desired Mr.Park to take up his lodgings there, and in the morning he would give him further instructions.
Greatly discouraged at this reception, Mr.Park set off for the village, but found, to his further mortification, that no person would admit him into his house, and that he was regarded with general astonishment and fear.