256 AFRICAN CAMP FIRES. 



approached it, was a globe of light in a bower of 

 darkness. The fire, shining and flickering on the 

 under sides of the leaves, lent them a strangely 

 unreal stage -like appearance ; the porters, their 

 half-naked bodies and red blankets catching the 

 blaze, roasted huge chunks of meat over little 

 fires. 



We ate a belated supper in comfort, peace, and 

 satisfaction. Then the storms joined forces and 

 fell upon us. 



