The Mission by Frederick Marryat
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CHAPTER XV. Quah! quah!--Alexander's and the Major's Danger--A critical Situation--Omrah's Presence of Mind--Divine Worship--Instruction of Caffres--Advance of the Enemy--Panic of the Natives--Refusal to proceed--The tables turned--The Council--Submission--Arrangements CHAPTER XVI. An Expedition--Rumors of War--Judicious Advice--Daaka's Hut--The Interview with Daaka--Explanations--Remains of the Grosvenor--The Mystery solved--Alexander's Joy--The Wagons again--The Major's Fortress--Plans for the Future CHAPTER XVII. Quetoo's Movements--Destruction of his Army--The Return--Plenty of Sport--The Warriors rewarded--Precautions--Antelopes--The Victim--A large Meal CHAPTER XVIII. Conversation--Gnoos--Five Lions--Thirst quenched--Ferocity of the Hyena--Anecdotes--Preparations for a Chase |
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