[92] This concern was, before October 1, 1907, a Peruvian Company, the J. C. Arana and Hermanos Company.
[93] One sol (S.) is equivalent to about two shillings.
[94] The full name appears in the manuscript.
[95] This, of course, was all a gigantic deception, but I firmly believe that it saved our lives, for at the time it was rumoured that a big American syndicate was going to begin operations on the Upper Putumayo.
[96] The scars on their backs from floggings, called so after Julio C. Arana, the organiser and chief stock-holder of the Peruvian Amazon Company.
[97] Many of these have recently been published in Truth.—Author.
[98] Executioners, torturers.
[99] It is to be noted that, although a year and a half has elapsed since these outrages were committed, the American Government, in accordance with its immemorial custom and in spite of our appeals, has so far done absolutely nothing on our behalf.—Author. [Later on the two travellers received £500.—Editor.]
[100] The bandit Burga.
[101] The celebrated Zapata.