He was ashamed that he had allowed himself to be so tricked.

That African, probably one of the gang, and able to speak English, should have been kept a prisoner.

What a fool he had been to treat the black-hearted and black-bodied wretch as one of themselves, and actually to put him on guard! Of course, it was of no use to go to look for him, and the captain had put down his gun, and was just about to turn to speak to the others, when Maka seized him by the coat.

The negro seemed wildly excited and still unable to speak.

But it was plain that he wanted the captain to follow him along the passage.