Allan and the Holy Flower Chapter 18 - Fate Stabs

In which the bold Allan undertakes a perilous nocturnal swim through a stormy estuary, rifle in hand, to retrieve a canoe and escape a treacherous foe, facing wild beasts, lightning, and adversaries with resolute courage. Thereafter, pursued by hostile tribes and burdened with a precious floral treasure, our party makes a desperate and thrilling flight across lake and reed, culminating in a fierce confrontation wherein bravery and cunning prevail against overwhelming odds.