About this story
In the interior you find Umslopogaas, a Zulu chief you fought beside twelve years ago, now exiled by his wife's betrayal; when Masai swimmers grip your canoe in the dark, he decides how much violence the moment needs. By morning the missionary's daughter Flossie is gone, and the Masai captain holding her wants you to come alone and unarmed.
How it opens
Your son's grave made Durban's busy harbor feel like a room emptied during sleep.
Sir Henry CurtisAllan, come north with Good and me before sorrow becomes your address.
Captain GoodWe offer poor maps, uncertain meals, and no conversation you must endure.
You had spent a life leaving settlements and now found no reason to remain in one.
Captain GoodThis time we seek exploration rather than treasure, thrones, or diamonds.
Sir Henry CurtisThis blank bears one note about stone houses and unknown rulers.