[24]Bornoo is surrounded by a wall, on which, however, there are no guards.
Ben Alli.
[25]A small quantity of gold dust is produced in Bornoo; but the principal medium of exchange consists of pieces of a metal which has some resemblance to tin.
Ben Alli.
[26]The language of the common people of Bornoo, though different from, has a strong resemblance to that of the neighbouring Negros, and is very unlike the Arabic, in which, however, the Nobles and principal families converse.
The art of writing is known among them, and they are taught to express the Bornoo tongue in the characters of the Arabic.
Ben Alli.
[27]The Sultan and his subjects are Musselmen.
Ben Alli.
[28]Bornoo is governed by a King, who takes the title of Sultan.