We can go round to the Germans, who will, no doubt, be able to put you in the way of getting a man." The next day they were again sent for to the king, who was in a high state of anger at having heard that the Houssas had escaped.
"I know nothing about it," Mr.Goodenough said.

"They were contented when they were with me, and had no wish to go.

Your soldiers took them away yesterday afternoon, and I suppose they were frightened.

It was foolish of them.

They should have known that a great king does not injure travelers who come peacefully into his country.