This was in accordance with the acknowledged rule throughout this country, that the chief should feed all strangers who come on any special business to him and take up their abode in his kotla.

A present is usually given in return for the hospitality, but, except in cases where their aboriginal customs have been modified, nothing would be asked.

Europeans spoil the feeling that hospitality is the sacred duty of the chiefs by what in other circumstances is laudable conduct.

No sooner do they arrive than they offer to purchase food, and, instead of waiting till a meal is prepared for them in the evening, cook for themselves, and then often decline even to partake of that which has been made ready for their use.
A present is also given, and before long the natives come to expect a gift without having offered any equivalent.
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It has the following caption: 'Egyptian Pestle and Mortar, Sieves, Corn Vessels, and Kilt, identical with those in use by the Makololo and Makalaka .-- From Sir G.Wilkinson's "Ancient Egyptians".'-- A.
L., 1997.
Strangers frequently have acquaintances among the under-chiefs, to whose establishments they turn aside, and are treated on the same principle that others are when they are the guests of the chief.