the Lomami River with the soldiers' private baggage, came to us, and there was great rejoicing in camp. The men having been without their extra blankets, and not having had their women to look after them, had been out of condition and ill-nourished. The women also brought a note from the Lomami, saying that Delcommune had responded to the Commandant's requisition by sending a white officer named Cassar, some soldiers, and all his rifles and ammunition, but that he could not send the bulk of his soldiers.

They would, he said, have to be re-engaged at Lusambo, so that we could not expect to see them for a couple of months. From Frankie's expedition there was no response whatever. That same evening we saw camp fires on the hills opposite, and heard drums rolling and great shouting. The next day we could see, with glasses, a