" The guns are ready. It is not pleasant; but
I fancy they will not molest us, so hope to sleep well, knowing we are
well cared for by Him who is never far off. Through much trouble we get
to be known, and the purpose for which we come is understood.
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3_rd_.--Last night I slept lightly, with Flora on watch, and Bob easily
aroused. After midnight he kept watch. We placed the lights beyond
tents on each side, and so arranged that the light would strike on any
native nearing camp. About two a.m. Lavao's wife No. 2 came up with her
grandchild, goods, and chattels for safety. The Loloans were coming. All
right; all ready. Very loud, noisy talking in village. At four, we
called out for Kone, who came up telling us that we should be first
disposed of, then Delena. I went to the village, and saw the old
friendly chief from Lavao. I told him any Loloan coming over the brow of
the hill with weapons we should consider as coming to fight, and we were
ready. At five, women and children crowded into camp, with all their
belongings, and asked for protection.
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