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CHAPTER XXVI.
TO THE BLACK EIVEB.
Bolobo trade—Wealth of the chiefs—Manguru the Rothschild of
Bolobo—Scenery of the Upper Congo—Ennui on the voyage—
Comparison with travelling on other great rivers—Unvarying
food—We lose onr way—“ Ho, Wy-yanzi, tribesmen of Luko-
lela ! ”—A poor reception—An improvised market—Tricked by
the natives—Buying a crocodile—Cordial reception at Usindi—
Irebu the home of the champion traders—Mangombo the chief—
Excellent knowledge of trade—The war in Irebu—I am asked to
negotiate for peace — Cause of the war — Difference between
Stanley and Bula Matari—Medicine to make wealth grow—
Cooking the big pot—Troublesome exploration—A threatening
dance—“ The river is free, but touch not the land ’’—The Batuki
—A new station founded ., ...............................................
CHAPTER XXVII.
FROM THE BLACK RIVER TO STANLEY POOL AND BACK TO
EQUATOR STATION.
An embarrassing farewell—Chili pepper and tears—Success of a
hypocritical stratagem—Sounds of war—Peace-making—Burying
the war—The Lukanga river—Mantumba Lake—The Watwa
dwarfs—Rescue of a shipwrecked crew—The Abbé Guyot—The
lion and his prey—Léopoldville flourishing—Troubles at Bwa-
bwa Njali s A homicidal officer—Lieutenant Janssen and the
Abbé Guyot drowned — Troubles at Kimpoko — Troubles at
Bolobo—The station burnt—We are fired upon—War—A Krupp
gun sent for—Weak effects of musketry — Peace restored_
Settling the indemnity—Displaying the power of the Krupp—
“ I and my people will depart from Bolobo for ever ! ’’—The river
of Bunga—Lukolela—A magnificent forest—The superstition of
luka — Excellent condition of Equator Station —My ideal
achieved ........................