KUMASI JULY 1873
They heard the noise from nearly a mile away, a cacophony of horns, drums and human voices raised in either welcome or defiance, Jack was not sure which.
“They must know the 2nd Wests are coming,” Jack said as Daley and Stair started. “They"ve never met such soldiers. Heads up, lads!”
“They"re going to surrender to us.” Manning"s joke was feeble but welcome. He had recovered quicker than Jack had expected.
“That"s what it must be,” Stair agreed.
Akron approached them, with a body of slaves. “You must change.”
“Change?” Jack looked at his much stained and battered uniform. “I have no other clothes.”
Akron snapped an order, and the slaves hurried away, to return with the baggage Jack had thought long lost. “Well, that"s a cheering sight.” He noticed Yaa Asantewaa watc
