[368]But not necessarily the slaves.

[369]As was the case, for instance, in the days of the Eighth and Ninth Dynasties of Egypt.

[370]“Akel” (plu. ikelan) primarily means “negro,” and from that “a slave.”

[371]Vide supra, [Chap. III.]

[372]Denham and Clapperton, loc. cit.

[373]I.e. Aujila.

[374]Barth, op. cit., Vol. I. p. 460.

[375]Herodotus, IV. 172.

[376]In [Chap. III.]

[377]Idrisi: ed. Jaubert, Vol. I. p. 238.