I have written here four orders on my banker in England, which the agents down at Cape Coast will readily cash for you.

Each order is for twice the sum due to you.
As you have come into such great danger in my service, and have behaved so faithfully, it is right that you should be well rewarded.

Give me the names of your wives or relatives whom you wish to have the money.

Should any of you fall and escape, I will, on my arrival at Cape Coast, send money, double the amount I have written here, to them." The men expressed themselves warmly grateful for Mr.Goodenough's kindness, gave him the names and addresses of their wives, and then, with tears in their eyes, took their leave.
"Now, Ostik, what do you say ?" Mr.Goodenough asked, turning to him.
"I stay here, sar," Ostik said.

"Houssas fighting men, creep through wood, crawl on stomach.