Sarkee

The title Sarkee is used for men of inferior rank, and is something like Bey.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

The Sheikh was not friendly to Maradee, and wished the Sultan of Zinder to attack that country; but the Sarkee was a friend of Maradee, and would not, &c. &c.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

At the same time it is allowable to admire the profound secrecy with which the Sarkee planned his razzia.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

A cry was raised early this morning, "The Sarkee is coming!"

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

Kuka, went with the Sarkee, and took one of my servants with him.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

The cavaliers thus dressed form the body-guard of the Sarkee.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

At length a Moor present said, "Fish eats up fish, so it is with the Sarkee."

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

This was the first instalment of the black bullion of Central Africa; and as the wretched procession huddled through the gateways into the town the creditors of the Sarkee looked gloatingly on through their lazy eyes, and calculated on speedy payment.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

It is supposed that the Sarkee, not having found slaves enough in

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828

In the afternoon I was informed that the Sarkee was really about to enter the town.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government James Richardson 1828