This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 edition. Excerpt: ...we had not been observed. This was a fortunate thing for us, as the Mahenge would certainly have swooped down and completed our flight if they had noticed our attempt to retreat. In such a case few of the porters would have stopped till the coast was reached, with the story of a mighty battle, in which I would ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881 edition. Excerpt: ...we had not been observed. This was a fortunate thing for us, as the Mahenge would certainly have swooped down and completed our flight if they had noticed our attempt to retreat. In such a case few of the porters would have stopped till the coast was reached, with the story of a mighty battle, in which I would of course be killed. However, we had now time to breathe, and think what we should do next. A council of war was accordingly held, and we came to the conclusion that this state of things must not last, or ruin would come upon the expedition. It was clear we must come to some understanding with the Mahenge, and learn whether they were to be friends or enemies. I determined to try the effect of my white skin, and to show complete confidence in the savages. Selecting Chuma, and a porter who could speak the language, we went forward unarmed, leaving instructions for the men to be ready for any emergency; and to tell the truth, they seemed wonderfully courageous after their first panic. In a few minutes we got clear of the forest, and a strange and unusual scene met my eye. Through the long grass tramped in single file a long line of warriors, dressed in the most wonderful feather head-dresses, with a few wild-cat skins on their shoulders, but otherwise entirely nude. Their faces A CONFERENCE WITH THE SAVAGES. 157 were painted in the most hideous manner, and certainly they did look like typical savage warriors. Their arms consisted of a stabbing-spear, two or three assegais, a club, and an oval or elliptically-shaped shield of bullock's hide, which they were carrying over their heads to protect them from the wet grass. It was really a sight worth seeing. On emerging from the forest we raised a shout to attract attention. In a moment they halted...
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