They undertook the commission with evident delight, but when they returned in the course of a few minutes they brought only the shirt with them; the trousers, it seemed having been removed no doubt by the owner, a few minutes before they arrived.

My blacks were intensely amused when I donned the shirt; and considering that this was practically the only article of wearing apparel I possessed, I have no doubt I did cut a very ludicrous figure.

Then came another difficulty.

I reflected I could not possibly go and show myself among these white men wearing one of their own shirts.

Finally I decided to bid farewell then and there to my escort, and continue my march alone until I reached another encampment.
In the course of another day or so I reached a second camp.