His more recent capital, Lilonda, built, too, on an artificial mound, is covered with different kinds of trees, transplanted when young by himself.

They form a grove on the end of the mound, in which are to be seen various instruments of iron just in the state he left them.

One looks like the guard of a basket-hilted sword; another has an upright stem of the metal, on which are placed branches worked at the ends into miniature axes, hoes, and spears; on these he was accustomed to present offerings, according as he desired favors to be conferred in undertaking hewing, agriculture, or fighting.

The people still living there, in charge of these articles, were supported by presents from the chief; and the Makololo sometimes follow the example.

This was the nearest approach to a priesthood I met.