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We have obtained nearly all the Maxims purchased in England, by the Naya's agent, Makhana; some are here, others at various depôts, and each will be in charge of fighting-men, who know their use. The few remaining in the arsenal and forts have all been disabled by those of our sympathisers in government employ."
I was not near enough to distinguish the features of the newcomer, but remembering that I had been in the water long enough, I struck out for the shore, and presently walked up the beach towards them. Omar had dressed, and was in earnest conversation with a gigantic negro of even darker complexion than Mr. Makhana.
It has been ascertained that he supplied the men of Moloto with forty cases of rifles, and that he has given his pledge that you shall never return to Africa. Therefore obey the injunction of my royal mistress, the great Naya, and leave with me secretly." "Without seeing Makhana?" asked Omar. "Yes," the black-faced man replied. "He must not know, or the plans of the Naya may be thwarted.
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