He expressed also his regret that the steamer which he with Captain Glenn was to take for mombasa left Suez in a few days, in consequence of which he could not make a hurried visit to Medinet.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Both fathers were also amused at the invitation which Stas had received from Captain Glenn to visit mombasa.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Several times they sent despatches from mombasa to Mr. Rawlinson asking whether the children were found, and not until the last unfavorable reply, which came a considerable time before the starting of the caravan, did they finally lose all hope.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz