And Jocelyn found at least a saving excitement in working night and day for the rescue of the man who was to be Millicent Chyne's husband.
Maurice aided her loyally.

His influence with the natives was great; his knowledge of the country second only to Durnovo's.

During the fortnight that elapsed between the despatch of the telegram to Guy Oscard and the arrival of that resourceful individual at Loango, the whole coast was astir with preparation and excitement.

Thus it came about that Guy Oscard found a little army awaiting him, and to Maurice Gordon was the credit given.

Victor Durnovo simply kept out of the way.