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our return to the capital (Mengo), we came to a point where two roads met, one leading straight to Mengo, and the other more to the left to Natéte, our Mission headquarters. Here we were halted, and soon our porters and boys, who were behind, came up. The boat's crew were free, though their guns had been taken from them, but our Mission boys all had their hands tied.

When I saw my little Muhuma friend with his hands bound, without thinking, I went straight to him and began to undo the cord. It was, I am afraid, a most foolish proceeding on my part, in the face of the armed and angry soldiers. Their leader seized his sword and seemed beside himself with fury. He had lost all self-control and danced and brandished his weapon in my face, crying out, "You're drunk! You're drunk!" "I am not drunk," I replied. In my excuse it must be remembered that I did not know that this wretched-looking creature was in reality a powerful chief, and so, standing perfectly still, I scornfully added, "Come with your sword, you slave." This was too much for Mujasi's dependents, and they began to push me violently, though no blow was struck. Mackay tried to come to me, but the loaded guns of the soldiers were thrust before him, so he called out,"Come away." I turned and went towards him, and saw the sorrowful face of poor little Lugalama for the last time on earth. The word was given, and still guarded, we resumed our march. After a while, when we had come to another road that led to Natéte,