238 THE LAND OF THE LION 
unknown epidemic sweeps away the herds, as is always 
possible on this continent, this would seem to be the sana- 
torium of the Protectorate. Alas, in so highly favoured a 
region small place, I fear me, may be found for these children 
who for ages have possessed it, and who have fought bravely 
and often paid dearly in blood the price of its possession. 
