Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . Central Africato search for a man whom I, in common with almost all other men, be-lieved to be dead, Have you considered seriously the great expense youare likely to incur on account of this little journey ? Well, I will tell you what you will do. Draw a thousand pounds($5,000) now, and when you have gone through that, draw another thou-sand, aud when that is spent draw another thousand, and when 3ou havefinished that, draw another thousand, aud so on ; but. Find Livingstone. Surprised, but not confused at the order—for I knew that M
Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . Central Africato search for a man whom I, in common with almost all other men, be-lieved to be dead, Have you considered seriously the great expense youare likely to incur on account of this little journey ? Well, I will tell you what you will do. Draw a thousand pounds($5,000) now, and when you have gone through that, draw another thou-sand, aud when that is spent draw another thousand, and when 3ou havefinished that, draw another thousand, aud so on ; but. Find Livingstone. Surprised, but not confused at the order—for I knew that Mr. Ben-nett when once he had made up his mind was not easily drawn asidefrom his purpose—I yet thought, seeing it was such a gigantic scheme, 4.)2 HENRY M. STANLEY. that he had not quite considered in his own mind the pros and cons ofthe case. Probably you will hear that Livingstone is on his way to Zanzibar ;but if not, go into the interior and find him. If alive, get what news ofhis discoveries you can ; and if you find be is dead, bring all possible. NATIVKS COX\EYING BOATS 0\ of his being dead. That is all. Good night, and God be withyou. Good night, sir, I said ; what it is in the power of human natureto do I will do; and on such an errand as I go upon God will bewith me. The foregoing is Mr. Stanleys interesting account of the manner inwhich he received one of the most important and diflEcult commissionsever given to mortal man. The whole stor}^ shows the bold, quick, im- HENRY M. STANLEY. 493 pulsive nature of men who move the world. To thiuk, is to decide ; todecide, is to act; to act, is to achieve. In due time he arrived in Africa. Having started from Zanzibarwith an expedition, the formation of which gave him an opportunity toshow his perseverance and tact, he began his long search. DiflBcultiesthat would have appalled other men at the outset were as nothing tohim: obstacles were cast aside as by a faith that moves mountains into ^W^
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