11/16 Such men as this ran their thick simple heads against many a windmill, couched lance over many a far-fetched insult, and swung a sword in honour of many a worthless maid; but they made England, my masters. Let us remember that they made England. We must fight our way there, and we must hold it when we get there. But so far as the world is concerned, we are only a private expedition exploring the source of the Ogowe." "The Ogowe ?" and again Guy Oscard's eyes lighted up. To begin with, I trust you; secondly, no one could get there without me to lead the way." Guy Oscard looked at him with some admiration, and that sympathy which exists between the sons of Ishmael. |