“If there are many boys like you in your country, it will be hard to conquer you.”
And after a short silence he continued:
“The best proof of the truth of your words is the fact that you are standing here before me. And what I want to say to you is this, that you are in a terrible predicament; the route, no matter which direction you take, is beset with dangers, but who knows whether such a brave boy as you can not safely lead both himself and that child out of this great wilderness!”
“If Nell would only get well again I will do everything in my power,” cried Stasch.
“But you must take care of yourself, too, for the work that lies before you would tax the strength of a full-grown man. Have you ever thought where you are?”
“No; I only remember that after leaving Fashoda we passed a riv
