But mercifully that was hidden from me.
Rodd and I breakfasted together and discoursed of Kaffir customs, as to which he was singularly well informed.

Then I accompanied him to see his native patients in the little hospital of which I have spoken.

Believing the man to be a thorough scamp as I did, it was astonishing to me to note how gentle and forbearing he was to these people.

Of his skill I need say nothing, as that was evident.

He was going to perform an internal operation upon a burly old savage, rather a serious one I believe; at any rate it necessitated chloroform.