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The Discovery of the Source of the Nile

CHAPTER XIX
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This same flower, held in the hand when a man is searching for anything that he has lost, will certainly bring him to the missing treasure.

In the evening, Kidgwiga, at the head of his brave army, made one of their theatrical charges on "Bana" with spear and shield, swearing they would never desert him on the march, but would die to a man if it were necessary; and if they deserted him, then might they be deprived of their heads, or of other personal possessions not much less valuable.
Just as we were ready for crossing the river, a line of Kidi men was descried filing through the jungle on the opposite side, making their way for a new-moon visit to Rionga, who occasionally leads them into battle against Ukero.

The last time they fought, two men only were killed on Kamrasi's side, whilst nine fell on Rionga's.

There was little done besides crossing, for the last cow was brought across as sunset--the ferrying-toll for the whole being one cow, besides a present of beads to the head officer.

Kidgwiga's party sacrificed two kids, one on either side the river, flaying them with one long cut each down their breasts and bellies.


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