Jan 26

At the trunk, the king was selling slaves for sale. The king's slaves were not to be refused, though they might have been the "worst slaves in the trunk" (Strayer 704). However, these slaves cost more than the others. The slaves were shaved before being sold, so any grey hair or white hair would not be visible, and age would be a difficult factor to determine. Cowries were the best goods used to purchase slaves. While an individual is buying slaves ashore, others on board are dying. European cattle, horses, and guns were encouraged to be imported by the royal family, who converted to Christianity.