These men tell me you have said that the Germans are coming to conquer the country and destroy all people, including the English, who have not accepted Islam!" The man hesitated again, glancing over his shoulder to discover his retreat cut off by our porters, and eying Fred with malignity that reminded one of a cornered beast of prey.

He could control his face, but not his eyes.
"Oh, no, sir!" he answered after swallowing a time or two.

"How could they tell such lies against me! I am a person born in Uganda, now a British protectorate and enjoying all blessings of British rule.

I am educated at the mission college at Entebbe.

How should I tell such a tale against my benefactors ?" "That is what you are here to explain!" Fred answered.