Shoot two; and while all the people in the village are cutting them up for a great feed, we could free Muata undetected." "That is not so bad," said Compton, judiciously.
"Not at all," said Mr.Hume.

"But when Muata is free, what is to become of him--suppose, that is, he can get away unobserved ?" "I have it," said Compton.

"The Zanzibar spy suggested it.

Let Muata wait for us up the river, and we will pick him up." Mr.Hume stroked his beard for some moments in silence.
"We'll, try that plan," he said finally; "but don't show any excitement.

The native, remember, is a very keen observer.