Her cousin, and we will mention that in the biography of Sultan Saboud, Sultan of Wadai, God willing. Know that the women of Sudan suffer greatly from illness and ailments more than others for several reasons: First, the extreme heat of the region. Second, their frequent mingling with men. Third, their lack of chastity and stability in their homes. From this, you will see that a woman among them does not confine herself to one husband or one lover, as the poet said: "O you who is not satisfied by one lover, nor a thousand lovers each year. Have you seen the remainder of Moses' people? They are not patient with food."

Fourth, their husbands do not confine themselves to them, because men among them, if they have the ability, marry women from Algeria and other places. All of this is according to their means. Women are the object of men's desire, and the soul is one in desire and nature, especially since they possess immense jealousy. Thus, they are inclined to meet with men other than their husbands, and each one resorts to various stratagems to achieve her desires. Even if he is unable to take another wife, his wife's jealousy is aroused. If his wife learns of this, her jealousy drives her to meet with others. Fifth, custom. They have their own ways; they are accustomed to meeting with male peers until it becomes a habit, and when a habit becomes ingrained...