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Updated: June 18, 2025
George nodded, but he did not understand at what Alec was driving. The words reached his ears vaguely, as though they came from a long way off. 'I want one white man to lead the Turkana, and that man will run the greatest possible danger. I'd go myself only the Swahilis won't fight unless I lead them.... Will you take that post? The blood rushed to George's head, and he felt his ears singing.
On the other hand, if you show perfect courage at the moment the Arabs attack and the Turkana find we've given them the slip, you may escape. If you do, I promise you that nothing shall be said of all that has happened here. George sprang to his feet, and once more on his lips flashed the old, frank smile. 'All right! I'll do that. And I thank you with all my heart for giving me the chance.
'In any case the result is that the whole tribe has turned against us. The chief was Alec's friend, and it was he who had sent him the exploded cartridge. The news came to Alec like a thunderclap, for the Turkana were the best part of his fighting force, and he had always placed the utmost reliance on their fidelity.
Alec lifted his eyes again and looked at George slowly. 'Do you know anything about the death of that Turkana woman? he asked abruptly. George did not answer immediately. 'No. How should I? he said presently. 'Come now, you must know something about it. Last Tuesday you came into camp and said the Turkana were very much excited. 'Oh, yes, I remember, answered George, unwillingly 'Well?
The district is remote from government protection and for years the herds have been the prey of Swahili and Arab ivory hunters, as well as poachers of all sorts who have come over the Uganda border or down from the savage Turkana and Suk countries on the north.
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