ch Mr Hooker and the boatswain
set off in search of the creatures, while Potto Jumbo lifted up Oliver
in his powerful arms, almost as if he had been a child, and carried him
off to the edge of the forest, where we could all be sufficiently shaded
from the hot rays of the sun. Potto Jumbo then set off to join Mr
Hooker and the boatswain. Oliver now quickly recovered, and after
taking another draught of water, declared that he was able to walk home.
We persuaded him, however, to wait till the return of our friends. In
a short time we saw them coming through the forest, dragging a prisoner
between them. It appeared to be a largish monkey. It was evident it
was in no way pleased at being taken prisoner, for it turned its head
round now on one side, now on the other, attempting to bite its captors,
but we saw that its snout had been muzzled.

"We have brought a prize for my friend's menagerie," exclaimed Mr
Hooker. "Here is a young mias, and I hope to tame and civilise it,
though at present its manners are far from cultivated. We killed the
mother, who now hangs to the bough of a tree. Potto Jumbo soon
afterwards caught the young gentleman by a noose round the neck."

By this time Oliver, having greatly recovered, was able, with the
assistance of the Frau and Potto Jumbo, to set off for the house. I was
anxious to remain that I might continue watching for Walter, but the
Frau and Mr Hooker would on no account allow me to do so, and at last I
yielded to their wishes and accompanied them home. We reached it
without further adventure, having to stop, however, several times to
rest Oliver, who was far weaker than he had supposed. The fright and
excitement we had gone through made Grace and me very ill; and all night
long I was dreaming that we were pursued by the hideous monster, from
whom we in vain endeavoured to escape.

By the morning, however, we had much recovered. Our small captive
showed its ferocious nature by trying to bite and scratch every one who
approached it. It caught Tanda by the arm when taking it some food, and
not till it had received several blows on the head would it let go. It
was then shut up in a strong cage; but the following morning was found
dead, after having made a vain attempt to force its way out.

CHAPTER THIRTY ONE.

MR. SEDGWICK'S UNFORTUNATE EXPEDITION.

My uncle and Mr Hooker are very, very kind; they do all they can to
keep up my spirits, though I see they are very an