“Didimalla!” came the dreaded voice of the Eater-of-Men. Instantly there was silence. “Report!” commanded zu Pfeiffer to Sergeant Schultz.
“A body of natives attacked upon the western gate, Excellence. They were repulsed.”
“Losses?”
“Two men killed and three wounded.”
“Ugm! Where’s the interpreter?”
“Bwana!”
Cloth creaked as the man saluted in the dark.
“Where is Sakamata?” demanded zu Pfeiffer in Kiswahili.
“Here, Excellence,” replied Sergeant Schultz. “He was running away. I had him arrested.”
“Good. Bring the animal to my quarters.”