Otter, take your knife and revolver, but no gun." "Good," said the woman, "but be careful.

They are very clever." "Yes, yes," put in Otter, "but the Baas is clever also, and I, I am clever.

Do not fear for us, mother." Then they started, creeping cautiously through the reeds.

When they were within twenty yards of the fires, Leonard missed his footing and fell into a pool of water with a splash.

Some of the slave-dealers heard the noise and sprang to their feet.