The other is, that as sure as I am standing here, sooner or later the Masai will try to avenge the slaughter inflicted on them today.

Two or three men are sure to have escaped the confusion who will carry the story back to their people, and the result will be that a great expedition will one day be sent against you.

It might be delayed for a year, but sooner or later it will come.

Therefore, if only for that reason, I should go.

When once they have learnt that you are no longer here they may perhaps leave the place alone.' {Endnote 8} 'You are quite right,' answered the clergyman.