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Then I landed and stepping into the reeds, pulled off my wet shirt and
pants, which I stuffed away into the big pockets of my shooting coat,
for I did not want to lose them, and put on the dry things that,
although scratchy, were quite good enough clothing in that warm
climate. After this I treated myself to a good sup of brandy from the
flask, and ate some food which I seemed to require. Then I told them
the story, and cutting short their demonstrations of wonder and
admiration, bade them place the Holy Flower in the canoe and get in
themselves. Next with the help of Hans who poked out his fingers
through the skin of the gorilla's arms, I carefully re-loaded the
rifle, setting the last cap on the nipple. This done, I joined them in
the canoe, taking my seat in the prow and bidding Brother John and
Stephen paddle.
Making a circuit to avoid observation as before, in a very short time
we reached the mouth of the cave. I leant forward and peeped round the
western wall of rock. Nobody seemed to be stirring.
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