But it is a strong place, Baas, and there are many men armed with guns in it; moreover, there is a big cannon, a 'by-and-by'!" Again Leonard thought a moment, then he turned to Soa and asked, "Do you understand Dutch?
No?
Well I have found out something of this Nest from my servant.

Pereira said that it was eight days' journey from your master's settlement, so your mistress has been there some three or four days if she ever reached it.

Now, from what I know of the habits of slave-traders on this coast, the dhows will not begin to take in their cargoes for another month, because of the monsoon.

Therefore, if I am correct, there is plenty of time.

Mind you, Mother, I am not saying that I will have anything to do with this business; I must think it over first." "Yes, you will, White Man," she answered, "when you know the reward; but of that I will tell you to-morrow, after I have cured you of your fever.
And now I pray, Black One, show me a place where I may sleep, for I am very weary.".