He advanced cautiously, and discovered that it was a poor little Bushman boy, about twelve years old, quite naked, and evidently in a state of starvation, having been left there in a high fever by his people.

He was so weak that he could not stand, and Mr.Swinton desired the Hottentot who was with him to lift him up, and carry him to the wagons.

Some medicine and good food soon brought the little fellow round again, and he was able to walk about.

He showed no disposition to leave them; indeed he would watch for Mr.Swinton, and follow him as far as he could.

The child evidently appeared to feel attachment and gratitude, and when they were about to depart, Mr.Swinton, through the medium of one of the Hottentots who could speak the language, asked him if he would like to stay with them.
The answer was in the affirmative, and it was decided that he should accompany them, the Major observing that he would be a very good companion for Begum.
"What name shall we give him ?" said Swinton.
"Why, as my baboon is by title a princess, I think we can not create him less than a prince.