The people spoke of sending at once to their king, whom they called Malembe, whose place, it seemed, was a day's march off.
They now prepared to enter the village.

Ostik went first carrying himself with the dignity of a beadle at the head of a school procession.
Two of the Houssas walked next.

Mr.Goodenough and Frank followed, their guns being carried by two Fans behind them.

Then came the long line of bearers, two of the Houssas walking on each side as a baggage guard.
The villagers assembled in great numbers as they entered.

The head man conducted the whites to his hut.