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Now, on this day, the barking of the singular animal became like bursts, sometimes furious, such as they formerly were when Negoro appeared on the deck of the "Pilgrim." A suspicion crossed suddenly Dick Sand's mind, and it was confirmed by Tom, who said to him: "How very singular, Mr. Dick! Dingo no longer smells the ground as he did yesterday!
Weldon, after a moment's reflection. "That is yet to be decided," replied Dick Sand. "At all events, I think that you, Mrs. Weldon, Jack, Mr. Benedict, and Nan, ought not to quit this grotto. Bat, Hercules, Acteon, and Austin should remain near you, while Tom and I should go forward. Negoro, doubtless, will prefer to remain here?" added Dick Sand, looking at the head-cook.
I try to read I cannot yet. At last I have read. The letter is from Hercules's hand. It is written on a bit of paper, in pencil. Here is what it says: "Mrs. Weldon was taken away with little Jack in a kitanda. Harris and Negoro accompany it. They precede the caravan by three or four marches, with Cousin Benedict. I have not been able to communicate with her.
To charge him with Moini Loungga's death might be a bad affair, from which he might not be able to extricate himself without damage. But Negoro had a good idea. By his means Alvez spread the report that the death of Kazounde's sovereign was supernatural; that the great Manitou only reserved it for his elect. The natives, so inclined to superstition, accepted this lie.
Alvez was furious, not expecting this result. After having lost one of the three prisoners, to see the prize confided to his care thus escape, and, with the prize, the large bribe promised him by Negoro! Never! not if the whole territory of Kazounde were submerged by a new deluge! He tried to oppose this abduction. The natives now began to mutter against him.
So the unfortunate woman found herself alone at Kazounde, at the trader's mercy, in Negoro's power, and she could not even think of dying in order to escape him, because her child was with her. Mrs. Weldon was absolutely ignorant of the fate that awaited her. Harris and Negoro had not addressed a word to her during the whole journey from the Coanza to Kazounde.
Weldon, "Dick Sand has told you that we have not seen Negoro again?" "Yes, Mrs. Weldon," replied the novice. "I desired to know if Mr. Harris had not met him." "No," replied Harris; "so let us leave that deserter where he is, and think of our departure whenever you are ready, Mrs. Weldon." Each took the pack which was intended for him. Mrs.
"Either Negoro does not know this country," went on Dick Sand, "and then he would have every interest in not losing sight of us " "Or?" said Tom, who anxiously regarded the novice. "Or," replied Dick Sand, "he does know it, and then he " "But how should Negoro know this country? He has never come here!" "Has he never been here?" murmured Dick Sand.
However that may be, after looking at the dog, without showing any surprise, Negoro, who, however, frowned for an instant, returned to the crew's quarters. Meanwhile the boat had rounded the stern of the ship. Her aftboard carried this single name: "Waldeck." "Waldeck," and no designation of the port attached.
The latter had thrown a rapid glance, as well over the river as toward the forest which shut up its two banks. But he saw nothing of a nature to make him uneasy. However, when he had rejoined the American, he suddenly gave him the following question, which the latter could little expect: "Mr. Harris," he asked, "you have not met a Portuguese, named Negoro, in the night?"
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