[In Search of the Okapi by Ernest Glanville]@TWC D-Link bookIn Search of the Okapi CHAPTER XII 18/24
See anything more ?" "Lots.
One crocodile, and about one million ants and insect things. Finished your job ?" "We buried the boat on the bank, and you youngsters had better be at great pains to take your bearings, in case anything happens; and for a sign we'll lash that pole and its bit of rag to the top of a tree. Up you go, Venning, and make it fast." The pole with its dirty flag was lashed to a tall tree, and then they waited for Muata.
The jackal was the first to make its appearance, but the chief was not long after, and the river-man, a few minutes later, looking quite exhausted.
The chief first ate, then he washed, then at last he condescended to take notice of things, and then to give particulars.
He had followed the trail of the cannibals.
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