The Woodlands orchids described and illuswith stories of orchid collecting . o-drums furiously—but such din istoo usual for notice. They stood at the door of a house—habitations in Whydah are not properly described as the neighbours surged round vociferous. Presentlyemerged a grotesque figure, rather clothed than adornedwith strings of human teeth and bones, and little woodenidols painted red. His black and white cap had lappetswith red snakes sewn thereon ; the breast of his tunic borea large red cross, the sacred symbol of Dahomey. He cameforth with a leap, and danced along with rid
The Woodlands orchids described and illuswith stories of orchid collecting . o-drums furiously—but such din istoo usual for notice. They stood at the door of a house—habitations in Whydah are not properly described as the neighbours surged round vociferous. Presentlyemerged a grotesque figure, rather clothed than adornedwith strings of human teeth and bones, and little woodenidols painted red. His black and white cap had lappetswith red snakes sewn thereon ; the breast of his tunic borea large red cross, the sacred symbol of Dahomey. He cameforth with a leap, and danced along with ridiculous gesturesto the next house, flourishing the iron bar which marks hisofiice. The bones and images rattled like castanets. Thedrummers followed. Through the next doorway the Vokhi-men sprang, and disappeared. He isnt after me, thank God ! cried Boville. He is, you fool! Its their way to hunt about likethat when they well know where to find the victim. No,its too late to hide the cursed things now. God helpyou, Boville ! I can do nothing. And Mr. Blank
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