part of the town. The Waginia withdrew as soon as we landed, and it was not until they were assured of our success that they consented to continue ferrying over the camp followers, women, baggage, and friendlies. We were established in a not altogether enviable position, with hardly a footing on the hostile bank of the Lualaba, an enormous river behind us, no means of retreat, and no possibility of receiving either a reinforcement or a fresh supply of ammunition. All, however, went well. The following day Albert Frees was sent off with a detachment and some of Lutete's people to attack the camp which Muni Pembi — who was supposed to have two of Hodister's children as prisoners — had formed at a few hours' march from Nyangwe.

After marching all night in a storm, the expedition succeeded in surprising the Arab