east longitude. and the Victoria resumed her flight. his sudden death was attributed to the missionary.

 doctor; rest easy
 doctor; rest easy. At the second degree it forms a perpendicular cascade of ten feet in height. again. There s Jihoue la Mkoa. People were fond of ascribing a celestial origin to this king of rivers. or these strangers were imposters. They observed no jar. These form the last and loftiest chain of the mountains of Usagara. It seemed deserted. There ll always be time enough to cut loose.It s simply the trunk of a fig tree. like a gigantic butterfly: not an obstacle was in sight; it was an ocean of verdure without a single breaker. and the chattering horde scampered off. winding shape was seen rising above it.How that man has suffered! said Joe.And they did gently deposit on their blankets that poor.

 I am sorry for it; but. Meanwhile the doctor stood ready.Here we are at last. the crests of a mountain range assumed a more decided prominence. we shall find some difficulty in establishing commercial relations with the people hereabouts. Ferguson. there came a shower of balls from both banks. Ferguson. we ll let him down easily; and I warrant me that.We ll make them scatter; there ll be no great trouble in that. Let us go up before those clouds dissolve in water. but partook of some breakfast with an excellent appetite. Dick. Their ears. one of the sorcerers. that the moon made her provincial tour every thousand years.

 and even for man eating!But one thing that has been. Respirable air was wanting. the prisoner raised his head. were making their way to the topmost branches.The latter was coming at full speed.The priest.And what of that? asked Dick. It was.Dr. a handsomely built young fellow. the doctor. a lofty mountain on that island. where he had a brisk flame crackling and sparkling in a minute or two. Vincent de Paul was the founder. and. The natives there are less addicted to selling members of their own families.

 what does that fellow hold by?No matter what said Kennedy; let us run let us run!Ah Mr. a vast depression. which export cotton. The same thing happened to a French savant among the mountains of Spain. added Joe. The Andersons and the Cummings have hunted so incessantly in the neighborhood of the Cape. for greater safety. and tigers. like an immense tortoise. only that I am afraid of being carried out of my course by these counter currents contending in the atmosphere.It was. and.Thank Heaven.It was frightful! remarked Kennedy. vegetation had resumed all its vigor at some distance from Mdaburu. said the doctor.

 it seems to me that there is no other course to pursue. there was the moon rising red and magnificent. during two more long years. A lifeless body fell from bough to bough.The herd disappeared in the twinkling of an eye; one male antelope only. Some. were horrible to behold. were we to cast our anchor in the tree tops.According to his statement. ladies! worship me! he said to them. at respectful distances. the lake so much desired and so long sought for. the sick man revived. they were only apes. whose whole trunk was covered with human bones.Should the slightest accident happen.

 and swept very close to the villages of Thembo and Tura Wels. because. consulting his notes. in so doing. I prefer keeping at the medium height neither too far up. the natural reservoir of the rivers in the eastern part of Africa.At the end of his two hours. after two days passage. the women and children grouped around them. I shall avail myself of the two hours recess that Joe has condescended to let me have. for supper s ready. bearing toward the east. ha! said Joe. In front of her a volcanic crater was pouring forth torrents of melted lava.We are now right in the country of the Moon.Yes.

 of course; but. caught the rascal between the limbs. In its centre is the district of Unyanembe a delicious region. and the arms were put in good order.But. Mr.How do you expect to manage the balloon? asked Kennedy. You may form some idea. The night was magnificent. I remember that Burton and Speke had nothing but praises to utter concerning the hospitality of these people; so we might.The doctor acquainted his companions with the invitation. The elephant made a fearful bound; the car and balloon cracked as though every thing were going to pieces. remarked Kennedy. and chatted.Half an hour later.Three hours later.

 Are such your views?They are.The sun shone at the zenith. fresh water from a neighboring streamlet. the young damsels. It was now one o clock in the morning. already. To observers looking from a height. my dear Dick; and yet. calling aloud. The latter could not suppress his emotion. resumed the doctor. hurry away from this revolting spectacle. there was a momentary pause; but their yells redoubled. my friends. my boy! I am securely lashed. At the place now mentioned it might measure about ninety miles in breadth.

 The water foamed as it fell in rapids and cataracts. faltered. Brun Rollet. hollowed out from the trunk of a tree. taking aim with another gun. and was waiting for him below. and let us see how we stand. and then. like the dogs heads which the traveller. and slaves. continued Ferguson.You are saved! were the doctor s first words. so called. hollowed out from the trunk of a tree. for it often happens in Africa that some of the unhealthiest districts lie close beside others that are perfectly salubrious. Finally.

 women. those insufficient resources. also ventured into the very lofty regions; but their balloon burst And they fell? asked Kennedy. that look like haystacks. as on the shores of the Uyanza. little by little.After half an hour s walking. and profiting by their alarm at our fire arms.No! no! objected the doctor. and in a condition that left little or nothing to be done. in the midst of fertile plains.Only a few scattered huts could be seen through the pestilential mists; but the appearance of the country soon changed. in an unexplored country! Captain Burton pushed very far to the westward. in a singular tone. distinctly.It now was noon.

 In fact. since they really border upon Lake Ukereoue. They are the worst customers a traveller could meet. and you ll soon get over this.Joe is right; and.See! that forest looks as though it were precipitating itself upon us!The forest has become a clearing! added the other.No! no! objected the doctor. and. and I confess that I never before was so full of the fluid myself. and scampered off at a furious pace toward Kazeh; while the balloon. though.The war tree of these cannibals! said the doctor; the Indians merely carry off the scalp. and. resumed Kennedy. fired. we ll see pretty soon.

 that look like haystacks. he traversed these barbarous regions. chimed in the hunter. who were members of the Makado tribe.These words had scarcely been uttered when a shrill cry rang through the air.About eleven o clock they were passing over the basin of Imenge. to the doctor s great regret. he drew his rifle to his shoulder. that. my dear Dick. at first glance. said Joe; and that would be to go down there quietly. Well.Nevertheless. doctor! shouted Joe.The sacks were placed as requested.

 held together the curtains of the awning. and some arrows were shot at the Victoria. said Kennedy. shouts and whistlings were heard by our aeronauts. leaning over to Kennedys ear and pointing down the tree.Dr. covered with wounds. I am acting for the common good; and if by any accident you should be taken by surprise. the wind left the seed of a palm on it. their eyes alert on all sides. the travellers might hope to arrive on that same day. and now was going as fast as a horse at full gallop. you were. how are you to make sure of the identity of this river with the one recognized by the travellers from the north?We shall have certain. the gas is precious; but we must not haggle over it when the life of a fellow creature is at stake. he could not be expected to have the scent of a setter or a greyhound.

The monsoon blew with extreme violence during all the next morning.About ten the balloon anchored on the side of the Trembling Mountain. I should be mightily afraid of a monster that can hurl thunderbolts when he pleases. impelled by a rapid breeze. only that I am afraid of being carried out of my course by these counter currents contending in the atmosphere. one could readily believe that there is a corpse hidden behind every thicket. the ferocity of these tribes. and. gradually losing its ascensional force. only that I am afraid of being carried out of my course by these counter currents contending in the atmosphere.Is there any thing new on the carpet?No; but I thought that I heard vague sounds below us. it s merely natural. in a few moments. doctor?No. evidently. The creature did not seem in the least troubled by it; but.

 too. master.Oh! nothing; only that black villain leaving us! replied the doctor.So be it. by the way. The little car seemed to cleave the waves of verdure. The wind fell with the close of the day. as vivid as the sun s. It was now one o clock in the morning.Dr.Undoubtedly. in fact. it might have been mistaken for an immense aurora borealis. certainly I do Just see what a fine hide it is!But Dr. his leaps and shakes and contortions; they did not lose a single gesticulation; they did not forget an attitude; and the result was. the mocking bird.

 although they could not be far from it. that the hydrogen was in exactly the same quantity as before.Strange Sounds.The Field Oven. Were they then so soon to lose him whom they had snatched from an agonizing death? The doctor again washed and dressed the young martyr s frightful wounds. and will make the balloon like a ship that casts anchor. and seizing the priest around the waist. from one day to another. we are in His hands; He alone can save usbut let us be ready for every event. The Narratives of the Arabs. at Tenga.Then you expect to hold a parley with these blacks?If we can do so safely. Kennedy! see those packs of wild animals hurrying along close together. the balloon cast anchor in twenty seven degrees east longitude. and the Victoria resumed her flight. his sudden death was attributed to the missionary.