From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . B V). THROUGH THE LAND OF THE MUSGUMS 121 sultan of Logone, and appeared at the head of a body-guard of about forty horsemen. Some of them woreold Rabeh uniforms, others were clothed in chalalcs,but the majority were entirely naked. The foot-soldiers presented a curious appearance, all of themwild, naked savages, armed with shields and bowsor spears. They were followed by a crowd of women,who ran to meet us, uttering shrill cries of shall never forget the extraordinary appear
From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . B V). THROUGH THE LAND OF THE MUSGUMS 121 sultan of Logone, and appeared at the head of a body-guard of about forty horsemen. Some of them woreold Rabeh uniforms, others were clothed in chalalcs,but the majority were entirely naked. The foot-soldiers presented a curious appearance, all of themwild, naked savages, armed with shields and bowsor spears. They were followed by a crowd of women,who ran to meet us, uttering shrill cries of shall never forget the extraordinary appearance ofthese members of the fair sex. In place of mouthsthey have regular beaks, but I will leave the des-cription of these African beauties until later. After a brief rest at the station of Maniling, wecrossed the Shari, and rode on to the little villageAbari, where Roder was lying ill, in charge of found him still very weak, but happily out ofdanger. As it was feared that travelling might bringon a relapse, it was decided that he should remainanother week at Abari. The heat became more and more op
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