The “House of Charity” is the only public dagada within the Mopti Wall. It circumvents the sorcerer-queen’s law against lodging or trading with outsiders by providing its services free of charge. In addition, the owner’s daughter shops for legal goods in Gulg’s market and presents the items to the guests as gifts. Travelers are strongly encouraged to reciprocate in kind, lest the owner’s sons set upon them once they leave the city