“It seemed that they had all forgotten that, for Salva now had to beg for scraps, which were given grudgingly.”

1. “Every group had stories of terrible peril..."

“Some preferred to spend their time scavenging for food, or for items that could be traded for food.”

“The chaos was immediate.”

1. “Swollen by the rains, the Gilo’s current would be merciless.”

“If that didn’t work, he would talk to them earnestly and try to persuade them.”

“It did not seem as if the camp could possibly hold any more, but still they kept coming long lines of people, some emaciated…”

“The long grass had to be scythed and hoed under.”

“Out of respect for him, the group walked no more that day, but took time to mourn the man who had been their leader.”