KUMASI FEBRUARY 1874
“Which village? Why? Tell me!” Terrified for Mary, Jack nearly shook Abena.
“It"s called Nkaben,” Abena said.
Jack stepped back. “Why has he taken her away, for God"s sake?”
Elda rose from the floor, brushing herself down. “He"s either going to keep her as a slave, or sacrifice her.”
Jack felt the iced hand of shock grip him. “"Oh, dear God in heaven. Where is this place, Nkaben?”
As Elda gave a small smile, Abena took hold of Jack"s sleeve. “I"ll take you, Major Windrush.”
“Hurry,” Jack said. Leaving Elda standing in the middle of the house, Jack lifted his Enfield, scooped up Abena, and stormed away.
“Is there a path, Abena?”
“I"ll show you,” Abena said. “Past the palace, Major.”
Jack nodded, rushing northward through Kumasi. He had a glimpse of Wolseley st
