She refuse to take me, all because German consul man knowing me formerly and not making good report, but Greek bwana he not caring and say to me to come along.

Greek people very bad! No food--no money--nothing but swear an' kick an' call bad names--an' drunk nearly all the time!" "What makes you think these three men know where the ivory is ?" said the German voice.

It was the voice of a man very used to questioning natives--self-assertive but calm--going straight each time to the point.
"They having map.

Map having marks on it." "How do you know ?" "She--Lady Saffunwardo go in their bedroom, stealing it last night." "Did you see her take it ?" "Yes, bwana." "Did you see the marks on it ?" "No, bwana." "Then how do you know the marks were on it?
Now, remember, don't lie to me!" "Coutlass, him Greek man, standing on stairs keeping watch.

Them three men you call fools all sitting in dining-room waiting because they thinking she come presently.