Chapter 5

“We will talk of that later,” said Sanders. He led his men to the city, posting them on its four sides, then he followed Bosambo to where M’laka and his headman awaited his coming—for the guest of a chief does not come out to welcome other guests. “M’laka,” said Sanders, “there are two ways with chiefs who kill the servants of Government. One is a high and short way, as you know.” M’laka’s eyes sought a possible tree, and he shivered. “The other way,” said Sanders, “is long and tiresome, and that is the way for you…