We did not absolutely need him, but he was useful in preventing the inhabitants of secluded villages from betaking themselves to flight.

We wished to be on good terms with all, and therefore put up with our guide's peccadilloes.

His good word respecting us had considerable influence, and he was always asked if we had behaved ourselves like men on the way.

The Makololo are viewed as great savages, but Intemese could not justly look with scorn on them, for he has the mark of a large gash on his arm, got in fighting; and he would never tell the cause of battle, but boasted of his powers as the Makololo do, till asked about a scar on his back, betokening any thing but bravery.
Intemese was useful in cases like that of Monday, when we came upon a whole village in a forest enjoying their noonday nap.

Our sudden appearance in their midst so terrified them that one woman nearly went into convulsions from fear.