Dalla the chief place of the province of the same name, is of
considerable size, and the residence of a governor. Módi Bóle, who was a
man of some note, died a short time before the period of my journey. The
place is mostly inhabited by Tombo, only a small portion of the
inhabitants being Songhay. The mountains are inhabited by the Sána,
probably a section of the Tombo who have still preserved their
independence. The town of Dalla is two good days’ journey from Hómbori,
and one from Bóne.
1 day. Dwentsa, a considerable place, said to be as large as Kúkawa, and
important as a market-place. The road traverses a mountainous region,
described as being supplied with running streams (in the rainy season?),
and to be richly clad with trees.
1 day. Dúmbará, large place, seat of a governor, but destitute of any
handicraft. Country mountainous.