[44] The Militia, composed of Vryburgers as officers, and townsmen of a certain age in the ranks.
[45] Pen-men, who also had military duties to perform.
[46] The Artisan class in the Company’s service.
[47] Sloops.
[48] Same as dhoneys.
[49] Lit. “man searchers.” These were probably small boats rowed by men.
[50] Cakes of palmyra sugar.
[51] Coconut shells.
[53] This is what he says: “It was my intention to have a new drawbridge built before the Castle, with a small water mill on one side to keep the canals always full of sea water; and a miniature model has already been made.”