Stanley and the white heroes in Africa; being an edition from Mr Stanley's late personal writings on the Emin Pasha relief expedition .. . Here they had the opportunity of doing a humane act; forone of Sirbokos slaves, recognizing Speke, told him that hehad been in a fight at Ujiji, speared all over and left for dead,but then seized by the returning enemy, and sold to the touching appeal could not be withstood, and the explorerinterceded with his master to grant him freedom. The releasewas effected; the freedman was newly named Farhan (Joy)and duly enrolled in Spekes service. The two
Stanley and the white heroes in Africa; being an edition from Mr Stanley's late personal writings on the Emin Pasha relief expedition .. . Here they had the opportunity of doing a humane act; forone of Sirbokos slaves, recognizing Speke, told him that hehad been in a fight at Ujiji, speared all over and left for dead,but then seized by the returning enemy, and sold to the touching appeal could not be withstood, and the explorerinterceded with his master to grant him freedom. The releasewas effected; the freedman was newly named Farhan (Joy)and duly enrolled in Spekes service. The two white men frequently separated for a few days atthe time, Captain Speke most often making short excursionsinto the surrounding country, while Captain Grant remainedwith the caravan, recruiting his health, which had been muchaffected by the climate, and enjoying himself dancing with thenative women. He himself furnished the sketch from whichthe accompanying cut is taken, so that we cannot suppose butthat he was proud of his favor among the ladies. Late in November, 1861, they reached the palace of King IPp3IWl«S !il:ii 1114^ Iill. ili
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