Indeed, so far as I can make out, by the glimpses we get of the sun, the path has turned a great deal, and is now going right back to that from which it started." "I am afraid you are right, Hallett.

However, there is one thing certain.

The Ashantis don't cut paths through their forests without some reason, and I should not be surprised if we come to some large village, not far ahead." After walking for another half hour, they found the bush getting thinner, and they could soon see light ahead.

They went very cautiously now and, at last, stood at the end of a large clearing, in which stood an Ashanti village.
"Thank God there is something to eat ahead!" said Hallett.

"There are lots of bananas growing round the village and, when it gets dark, we will get two big bunches.