The extinction of a species once so numerous seemed incredible.

The Glaswegians bore good-humouredly the mishaps which occasionally disrupted the services during the first month.

Under the circumstances it seemed to be a case of ‘in for a penny, in for a pound’. If the Institute’s team were still prepared to accept the challenge, the Administration was willing to do likewise…

Three days later, near Samshui (twenty-five miles from Canton) the rest of the cargo was confiscated by another band of agents. The merchant’s firm complained to the local authorities, who sent the case up to the Governor.