Stanley and Livingstone Page #6

It's gone pretty deep. Even a

soldier needs a little encouragement.

We will give all the support

we got. What can I do to help?

I think it would be better

if you hold his hands.

there is nothing to be afraid

of. Mr. Stanley is our friend.

Hombre is not used to

strangers. Are you Hombre?

You see in the language of his tribe

stranger and enemy are the same words.

We ran out of carbolic two years ago. We have

found that the bark of one of our native...

...The bark of one of our native

trees has remarkable healing qualities.

We haven't had one case of

infection since we used it.

Now then.. Lets see

what we have got here.

There all of it. Good boy Hombre.

Good boy.. Nice and clean. Disinfectant!

Hombre is in splendid physical condition.

His father was a Manyewa cannibal.

If Hombre hadn't come to live here his

teeth would have been plowed by now.

They are fine people the Maniyeea in

many ways. Has strict sense of honor.

Magnificent physical specimens. They

have a great capacity of leadership.

Some day Hombre will be

a great leader. Teacher...

Now keep the bandage on or

you will get dirt on the wound.

Very proud of Homber.

He has real talent.

What I have seen of Africa I

say you got a job in your hand.

It's the same in all countries. How do you

suppose America looked to the first settlers

Who saw it as unknown wilderness steaming with

hostile savages. That's the trouble here in Africa.

Susie.. Bring my map case.

- Yes master.

White men have seen Africa only

through the eyes of ignorance.

That means through the eyes of fear.

You are a newspaperman Mr. Stanley.

You know something of human nature.

I may be in the mark up to learn something more.

- What keeps the white men away from Africa?

- Lot of things I guess.

- Fear.... Fear of the unknown.

Fear of a blank space on the map. Fill

in the blank space, drive away that fear

Let me show you.

This is the watershed for the whole

continent. from here spring the great rivers

That find their way to the Atlantic,

the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean.

solve the mystery of those

rivers the Congo and the rest

Above all solve the mystery of the source

of Nile which puzzled the geographers

Since the time of Ptolemy. and you drive

away the clouds of ignorance and fear.

Give the world... an

honest. Accurate Map of Africa.

It is no longer the Dark

Continent. Then others will come...

Not only the missionaries

Doctors, teachers, pioneers...

They will bring civilization

drive away the slave traders.

Spread word of brotherhood

of man in the continent.

Which never before in all its history has

heard one single syllable of kindness or hope.

Well I must say Dr. Livingstone you are

not exactly my idea of a missionary.

Mine is a much malign profession

It is possible you know to serve ones god

without entirely loosing one's human perspective.

Now if you will excuse me,

its time for Sunday school.

I have persuaded Dr. Livingstone to

take me with him on a visiting trip

around what he calls his parish.

This is undoubtedly the largest parish

In the world, including as it does

some Thousands of square miles.

The Doctor is remarkable...

Not only does he care about

For the souls and bodies of the

people of the villages where we stop

But he takes a keen interest in natural history.

Classifying the flora and fauna we come across.

Yesterday we found a new and beautiful

kind of bird whom we named Eve Kingsley.

After the daughter of

the Doctors old friend.

also we have made several

side trips and explorations

His eternal quest of filling

those blank spaces on the map.

There! Now we know for certain that the

Ujiji river runs into lake Tanganyika

- The lion is getting mighty inquisitive

- He won't come near as long the fire is burning.

Guess I go and make sure that

it is burning good and dry

- Are we moving out in the morning?

- Yes.

The rumors of an Arab slave raid around

the Unandu Territory. To the north.

- Doctor!

- It is just the current fever.

Jeff! Come on lie down a little.

Get some quinine Jeff, quick.

You have quinine?

- Yes! Yes!

My supply ran out a year ago.

You never told me you had fever.

I haven't had an attack

for some months now.

I suppose it's in the bones.

Well I know one thing Doctor. When I

am leaving Africa you are going with me.

No my son. If I left here

I shall never come back.

This is my life, my work. I

shall stay here until I die.

We are returning to Yujiji. Never in my

life have I known a man so uncomplaining.

Even though he has fever, he is

already planning his next expedition.

His next achievement. I thank God

I have been permitted to know him.

Weeks have passed quickly. Too quickly.

But all good things must come to an end.

Tomorrow Jeff and I are leaving

on our return journey to our coast

and all of Ujiji has turned up

for a farewell party on our honor.

If we are leaving in the dawn we better

be getting a shown eye. don't you think..

I have the letters for you

and one for Mr. Bennet as well.

Thank you Doctor.

You know Doctor, I was thinking

what a great story it would make

Doctor Livingstone discovers the source of

Nile. New York Herald expedition was with him.

You mean you will go to Lualabi with me?

- I would have if you had me.

I should be proud to have you.

You aren't planning to go

to Lualabu river.. Are you?

When can we start?

- In about six months.

- Six months!

- We can't start until the rainy season is over.

After all my son, the river has

been there for thousands of centuries

And it is not likely

to run away from us.

No.. But I am afraid if we are stalled

for 6 months by the time we get back

Bennet will have another

expedition looking for me.

But you can help if you want to.

You know what I am trying to do here.

When you write your story about how you

found me here, write mine too. Be my voice.

Tell them that I need assistants.

Tell them that I need medicine.

Supplies and even geographers if it is

possible. Tell them how much work is to be done.

- Will you do that?

- Of course Doctor.

This time I know that my

message will go through.

I have found myself grating in the farewell.

That sorrowful word. 'We are parting'.

I to civilization. He to his lone battle

against incredible danger and hardships

Weak as he his, he thinks

only of his duty and dream.

With nothing to sustain him

but his own high spirit and

His enduring faith in God. Who he believes

will bring all things right at last.

My guides will take you as far as Yumyum

From there you follow the watershed

keeping the mountain onto your left

Till you strike the main trade route.

You should reach Zanzibar in one fifth

of time that it took you to come in.

- I am counting on you my son.

- I will do my best sir. I promise you that.

I leave it with you. May

God bring you to safety.

- Good-bye. -

Good-bye Doctor.

Oh Doctor! I almost forgot. Would you give

this to Bongo, if you think he would like it.

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