If the chief should die and the tribe think that it is because of
witchcraft it will be even worse. Many people will be killed because the
tribe will think they used witchcraft to kill the chief."
"I will go with you," said Mary.
"There are warriors out in the jungle and you will be killed. You must not
go," said Chief Edem.
"It is a long journey," said Ma Eme. "There are deep rivers to cross. It
is raining very hard. You will never get there."
"If Chief Okurike dies, there will be fighting and killing. You will be in
great danger," said Chief Edem. "Don't go."
Mary knew that if anything happened to her, Chief Edem would go to war
against the tribe of Chief Okurike, because she was his guest, and a chief
must protect his guest. Mary prayed to God about it. Then she said to
Chief Edem, "I am sure that God wants me to go. It will be a chance to tell
these people about Jesus who heals the soul-sickness. God will take care of
me."
"Well, Ma, I do not like it, but you may go if you wish. I will send women
with you to look after you. I will send men to protect you."
Early the next morning they started on the journey. It was raining
hard. After they had left Ekenge, it began to pour. The jungle was flooded
and steaming hot. It was hard to go, but Mary and the guard pushed on.
Soon Mary's clothes were soaked through. They became so heavy she could
hardly walk.
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