[292] Munzinger, Ostafr. Stud., p. 484. [↑]

[293] Madrolle, p. 92. [↑]

[294] Arcin, p. 275. [↑]

[295] Among the ancient Germans the bearing of arms was a sign of freedom (Amira, p. 129). [↑]

[296] Martius, p. 71. [↑]

[297] Azara, II pp. 109, 110. [↑]

[298] Powell, On regimentation, p. CXII. [↑]

[299] Among the Soninkays and Malinkays of French Guinea the slave warriors are the only force on which the chiefs can rely; for the freemen would not always readily answer to the appeal of their lords. Arcin, p. 275. [↑]

[300] Ingram, p. 44. [↑]

[301] Ibid., pp. 51, 52. [↑]