[426] A “feira” was established at Lukamba, near Mbaka, in 1623. The Kamueji is perhaps the Fumeji of Capello and Ivens.
[427] The list of Neves, p. 108, begins with Kinguri kia bangala, who was succeeded by Kasanje kaimba, Kasanje kakulachinga, Kakilombo, Ngonga-nbande, etc.
[428] Capello and Ivens, Benguella to Iacca, vol. i, p. 239, include Mahungo and Kambolo among the family of Ngongo, and Mbumba among that of Kulachinga.
[429] Reisen in Süd-Afrika, Pest, 1869, p. 264.
[430] From Mpakasa, a buffalo, and the meaning of the word is therefore originally “buffalo-hunter,” but it was subsequently applied to natives employed by government, as soldiers, etc. Capello and Ivens, From Benguella to the Yacca, vol. ii, p. 215, deny that they ever formed a secret society for the suppression of cannibalism.
[431] Kichile, transgression.
[432] See Cavazzi, pp. 182-205.
[433] It is to him we owe several memoirs, referred to p. xviii. He did excellent service; but whilst João Velloria and others were made Knights of the Order of Christ, and received other more substantial rewards, his merits seem not to have been recognised.
[434] This important MS., dated 1592, still awaits publication.
[435] Lopes de Lima, Ensaios, p. 147.