CHAPTER XXIX 



THROUGH THE MERU COUNTRY 



NEXT morning we started off with an escort of 

 about 100 of Dominuki's warriors and made for a 

 place called Kamuru, which was ruled over by Thu- 

 laria, the chief of Dominuki's enemies. 



We had to march through forest and thick jungle, 

 and I was not at all easy in my mind about the 

 safety of the safari in such an enclosed country, 

 where we were liable at any moment to be surprised. 

 I therefore threw out my escort of warriors as an 

 advance and flank guard to prevent any sudden 

 attack on the caravan. 



On reaching Kamuru we found that Thularia 

 was very diffident about coming out of his fortified 

 bo ma, as he feared I should take him prisoner for his 

 share in the fighting with Dominuki. However, he 

 eventually appeared, escorted by his Prime Minister 

 and Umbrella Bearer, and a party of warriors. First 

 there was the usual exchange of presents, and then 



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