He spoke in the Dinka language and the soldier replied in the same tongue.

Hillyard understood enough of it now to learn that the women had arrived safely at Senaar without any incident or annoyance.
"That's good," said Colin Rayne.

He turned to Hillyard.

"Luttrell's a long time.

Shall we go and find him ?" Both Blacker and Dr.Mayle looked up with surprise, but Hillyard had risen quickly, and they raised no objection.