214 liviinltSiune's last journey, 



"Suppose you say two years, contingencies might arise, you 

 know. It will be well for me to hire these new men for two years, 

 the day of their engagement to begin from their arrival at Unyan- 

 yembe." 



"Yes, that will do excellently well." 



"Now, my dear doctor, the best of friends must part. You 

 have come far enough; let me beg of you to turn back." 



NATIVES OF THE NILE REGION. 



"Well, I will say this to you, you have done what few men could 

 do — far better than some great travelers I know, and I am grateful 

 10 you for what you have done for me. God guide you safe home, 

 and bless you, my friend." 



"And may God bring you safe back to us all, my dear friend. 

 Farewell." 



