There are so many queer things hidden away in the heart of this great continent that I should be sorry to assert that there was no truth in it.
Anyhow, we mean to try and find out.

We intend to journey to Lekakisera, and thence, if we live to get so far, to this Lake Laga; and, if there are any white people beyond, we will do our best to find them.' 'You are very venturesome people,' said Mr Mackenzie, with a smile, and the subject dropped..