successful. Rogers was the first to enter Jongeni, closely
followed by Captain Wake, who was severely wounded, but
I am glad to say he recovered completely after a visit
home.
My faithful Dumgu had followed me to Zanzibar, and
proved a most watchful sick nurse. He implored me to take
him with me to England, and cried like a child when he bade
me good-bye. It is always pleasant to have been able to
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inspire devotion like this, no matter what the man’s colour
may be, and Dumgu’s unselfish loyalty during all the time
that he was with me could not be surpassed.
I also gladly pay a fitting and deserved tribute to my
porters, who for endurance and other good qualities have
not an equal anywhere. They had accompanied me in all
my wanderings, and cheerfully and loyally followed me
through many hardships and sufferings. I was always kind
and just to them. It is a mistake to think that harshness
