You must remember that British influence is little felt at Berbera.
But as you are not that, and not traders, then for what reason have you come to Berbera?
When you arrive at Berbera, you will find them all encamped outside the town.
Once you and Tom arrive at Berbera, you have only to ride out to this camp.
"You are going to Berbera, perhaps," he went on, nowise discomfited by the rebuff.
Why, he knows well that the British Government is now buying camels here and training and equipping a native levy at Berbera.
Fortunately, however, the greater part of it contrived to escape, and to reach Berbera in safety.
First, it was by raiding a tribe who lived under our protection, and then by stealing camels from Berbera itself.
When Jim and his friend left Berbera, the news of an immediate advance was in the air, but this was contradicted a few days later.
Ten days later all arrived at Berbera, where they attracted a great deal of attention.