In the bad season the attacks are extremely violent, sometimes carrying men off in a few hours.

I consider, however, that dysentery is a more formidable enemy than fever.

However, even that, when properly treated, should be combated successfully." "Do you mean to hire the men to go with you at Sierra Leone ?" "Certainly not, Frank.

The negroes of Sierra Leone are the most indolent, the most worthless, and the most insolent in all Africa.

It is the last place in the world at which to hire followers.