CHARACTERS
Reading edition
Lucille Charltrain (Mrs. Gerald Birnier) A Photograph
Usakuma (The Incarnation of the
Unmentionable One) An Idol
Gerald Birnier A Professor
zu Pfeiffer (Hermann von Schnitzler und) German Kommandant
Zalu Zako (son of Kawa Kendi) Heir Apparent
Bakuma (daughter of Bakala) in love with Zalu Zako
MYalu (son of MBusa) a chief in love with Bakuma
Bakahenzie (son of Maliko) Chief Witch-Doctor
Marufa (son of MTungo) another Witch-Doctor
Kawa Kendi (son of MFunya MPopo) King-God and Rainmaker
MFunya MPopo (son of MKoffo) Predecessor of Kawa Kendi
Kingata Mata (son of Kabolo) Keeper of the Sacred Fires
Sakamata deposed Witch-Doctor and spy
Yabolo another Witch-Doctor
Mungongo Birnier’s servant
Schultz German sergeant
Ludwig German sergeant
Schneider German sergeant