But later on the corner-stone of knowledge propped up the edifice, and everything slipped into its place.
Despite disquieting rumours, the expedition was allowed to depart from the river-camp unmolested.

For two days they marched through the gloomy forest with all speed.

On the third day one of the men of Durnovo's division captured a native who had been prowling on their heels in the line of march.

Victor Durnovo sent captor and prisoner to the front of the column, with a message to Oscard that he would come presently and see what information was to be abstracted from the captive.

At the midday halt Durnovo accordingly joined Oscard, and the man was brought before them.