Chapter 4
THAT NIGHT, WHEN THE members of the group were sitting around the campfire where they prepared the dinner Alain looked absent and thoughtful, which contrasted with his usual attitude of sharing meal times with his men. The perceptive Djamba did not fail to note that state of mind and finally decided to speak.
“Bwana.” He had replaced the appellative of lieutenant by express instructions given by Garnier.
“When we're alone just call me Alain.”
“All right Alain. I appreciate that you have presented me as one of the heroes of the day, although I admit that by doing so you forced the Sheik to shake hands with a black man.”
“That´s the Sheikh´s problem.”
“We must recognize that the reception has been very good, especially coming from Arabs who have to welcome non Muslims.”
“On
