The walk up and down to their warehouses and offices here would be good for them, and there is no reason why Sierra Leone should be an unhealthy residence.
Unfortunately the European in Africa speedily loses his vigor and enterprise.

When he first lands he exclaims, 'I certainly shall have a bungalow built upon those hills;' but in a short time his energy leaves him.

He falls into the ways of the place, drinks a great deal more spirits than is good for him, stops down near the water, and at the end of a year or so, if he lives so long, is obliged to go back to Europe to recruit.
"Look at the boats coming out." A score of boats, each containing from ten to twelve men, approached the ship.

They remained at a short distance until the harbor master came on board and pronounced the ship free from quarantine.

Then the boats made a rush to the side, and with shouts, yells, and screams of laughter scrambled on board.