Henceforth, I trust that you will always remain on good terms with us, do all you can to aid us by sending in carriers, and will accept our rule frankly and truly.
"Now, I will ask you to come into the fort; where you will be treated as guests, until I hear of the dispersal of your camps." The chiefs were much gratified by their reception; and sent off the escort, at once, to order the camp to be abandoned and burnt, and the stockades to be pulled down.

Then they followed Colonel Willcocks into the fort, where a room was assigned to them, and everything done for their comfort.
As soon as the governor had retired with them, the other officers flocked down round Hallett and Lisle, to learn their adventures.
Both were warmly congratulated upon their safe return; and Lisle came in for a large share of their congratulations when, in spite of his protestations, Hallett insisted on giving him the largest share of credit for the manner in which he had suggested the scheme, and had unquestionably been the means of saving their lives.
"Hallett had everything to do with it, except that," he said; "and that was only an accidental idea.

We mutually helped each other, during those long days of tramping; and it was most fortunate for me that he was with me for, had I been alone, I don't think I should have had the strength of mind or body to hold on, when the prospect seemed altogether hopeless." As they went down to the lines of their company, they were surrounded by the delighted blacks; who continued to cheer so heartily that it was some time before they could get an opportunity to tell what had taken place.

Cheers again broke out, when the stories were finished.

The men insisted on shaking their hands, and then started a war dance to show their satisfaction.
Then both retired to a shelter erected for them and, lying down, slept for some hours.