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He instantly called a fair-complexioned Fellata, and asked the major if he liked him; the answer was given in the affirmative, and Major Denham took his leave. He afterwards went by invitation, to visit the governor of Hadyja, who was here on his return from Sockatoo, and lived in the house of the Wanbey.
"Excuse me," said the major, "he is averse from it, and I never allow my servants to be molested for their religious opinions." "Well, Abdallah," said the governor, "thou art a man of understanding, and must come and see me at Hadyja."
He found this governor of Hadyja, a black man, about fifty years of age, sitting amongst his own people, at the upper end of the room, which is usually a little raised, and is reserved in this country for the master of the house, or visitors of high rank. He was well acquainted with the major's travelling name, for the moment he entered, he said laughing, "How do you do, Abdallah?
Will you come and see me at Hadyja on your return?" "God be willing," answered the major, with due moslem solemnity. "You are a Christian, Abdallah?" asked the governor. "I am," replied the major. "And what are you come to see?" inquired the governor. "The country," replied the major, "its manners and customs." "What do you think of it?" asked the governor.
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