[ The Kings Mother. ]
The mother of these Princes is called Mani Lombo,157 and she is the highest and chief woman in all the land. She maketh choice of her husband, and when she is weary of him she putteth him away, and taketh another. Her children are greatly honoured, and whosoever passeth by them kneel down and clap their hands, which is the courtesy of the country.
These Lordships are champaign grounds, and full of corn and fruit.