Were delighted with Gouie's captive and begged permission to ride upon the Jolly One's back. So Gouie bargained with them for bracelets and shell necklaces and little gold ornaments until he had acquired quite a heap of trinkets. Then a dozen black men climbed upon Keo's back to enjoy a ride and the one nearest his nose cried out: "Run Mud-dog--run!" And Keo ran. Swift as the wind he strode away from the village through the forest and straight up the river bank. The black men howled with fear; the... read more
