The Mission by Frederick Marryat
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CHAPTER XI. Arrival at Mr. S.'s Station--The Quarrel between Hinza and Voosani--An Escort proposed--The Caffre Character--The Sabbath--Painful Position of a Missionary's Wife CHAPTER XII. The Royal Visit--Mutual Civilities--The Band of Warriors--Hippopotami--Their Carcasses--Omrah's Cunning--The Trick--Big Adam sulky--A narrow Escape--Preparations for the Hunt CHAPTER XIII. Look out--The Signal--The Major's Nerve--Charge upon the Camp--Hottentots drunk--Begum's Uneasiness--Signs of Danger--Lions' Sagacity--Anecdotes CHAPTER XIV. A Storm--Sober again--Elephant Steak--Omrah's Tricks--Man-eaters--A horrible Adventure--The Sleepers awakened |
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