 African drums are talking. Land of exotic mood and fevered wanderings where the echoing footsteps of adventurous dead still ring upon the ears of those who follow. Where parasites in buzzing hordes, a weight neat overhanging, finds that trellis a fancy of twilight on the path. Land of paradox and lies. Of greenery whose velvet softness harbors poisoned beads of perfumed agony. A land of pastel shades and painted death where death is marked by life and life by death. This is Africa. In the whispering forest of death, Ifabe, a beautiful native girl, leads the professor's party in search of a legendary treasure. Professor Edwards has never really trusted this native girl, for she has large yellow eyes and is a mistress of the art of hypnotism. Ifabe plots with Adako, son of the chief of her village, to allow the white men to transport the treasure away from the devil-infested forest and then kill the whites and take the treasure themselves. In a clearing, the party finds the headstones which mark the end of their search. And to support the professor's theory that the treasure originally belonged to a party of Roman invaders, Jack finds a Roman short sword. Just then, a throwing spear strikes into the ground, barely missing an guru. Don't shoot, Jack. Wait. Warner, him Adako, him chief's son. He's crazy, sir. He's foaming at the mouth. Look. The devils of the forest have ended his brain. What's it all mean, father? What do you want? You must have followed us for some reason. Adako, son of the chief, come in peace and let us plover. White men, the devils have decreed you to die. Warner and guru, go catch them. No, you stay here and go. Warner and guru, go catch them. Come back, come back. I'm guru. He's not armed, sir. Leave him alone, Jack. Keep your rifle ready just in case. Your warrior will be killed, white man. He has no spear, and the devils have entered into Adako's brain. They're circling like wrestlers. What's some girl going to do? Wait and see. I've watched him disarm more than one man. Well, this is a mad man. He's within striking distance. Oh! Look out. Pull him and go. Pull him. Warner, little dog bark. No teeth, no bite. Where's that rope, Jack? We'll tie him up. White man, if Abbey has a better way, let her look into the eyes of Adako and he will forget his madness. What's that? I think I'd rather trust to a strong rope, if Abbey. No, white man. You shall have need of him. And of what use is a man that is bound with a rope? Well, you can try it. Then you lift his face off the ground and guru and still hold him. Aye, boy, no. Adako, look into the eyes of Adako. Hey, Abbey. Look long, Adako. For in them lies peace. Peace for thy tortured mind. Look long. Look, look. Why again, sir? She's done it. That awful look's gone out of his eyes. Let him stand. If Abbey has taken his will, now there is no harm in him. Stand him up, and guru. Aye, boy, no. Watch him, plenty. Hey, Abbey, I want to talk to this man. I want to know how he came to follow us. The answer to that white man lies only in the mind over which he, Abbey, has drawn me cover. There may be danger in the lifting of the curtain. Well, maybe so. Well, I'll leave you here with him. You seem to be able to keep him quiet. I'm glad we weren't forced to kill him out of self-protection. Come on, Jack. You, Lana. Let's go on with the digging. Okay, sir. Ah, Daco, look into the eyes of this Abbey. You will do as this Abbey commands, for she has taken your will, and your mind is hurled to do it as she pleases. Is this not so, ah, Daco? It is so, Abbey. See, they have found the gold. You shall carry the treasure for the white man to the river. The black warrior will go with you. At the edge of the river you will find the place. The treasure is safely in the canoe. Then you will bind your arms about the black warrior and leap into the water. Mamba the crocodile will see that your ancestors receive you quickly. You hear, Daco? Daco hears, eh, Abbey? And he will obey. It is well. This no word, but act quickly when the time is right. If Abbey commands the white man approach. Eh, Abbey, you were right. The iron box is full of priceless antiques. The French government will reward you handsomely when they are turned in. Yes, white man. But it is well for us to leave the forest as quickly as possible, since you have found up which we came to seek. I think we can manage the iron chest between us, Jack. Yes, I think so, sir. And Daco will carry the box. He is strong, and if Abbey will command it. M'Guro, you look after a Daco. He'll carry the box. Don't forget Nali here as quickly as he can. Hey, Abbey, tell a Daco to pick up his load. On those off. Tweaker, a Daco. Well, are we everything, Jack? Yes, sir. All right, M'Guro, lead the way with a Daco. We traveled that way now, white man. That way? Why, we didn't come in from that direction? It is quicker for travel. The river is there that will take us to the village of the white men who rule. Oh. If Abbey knows of a canoe that lies hidden in the bushes there. Well, that sounds better than trekking on foot, sir. It certainly does, Jack. Well, in that case, if Abbey, you'd better go along in front of the M'Guro and point out the path. It is well, white man. M'Guro, Daco, come. Are we really heading for civilization at last, Abbey? Yeah, I think so, Abbey. I'd like to get this gold plate off my hands as soon as possible. Did you notice it's Abbey's eyes when you mentioned taking the treasure to the government? Yes. I think she was hoping I didn't know this place was in French territory. Well, I hope she won't give us any trouble before we get rid of it. Those eyes of hers seem to pierce your brain. Here's the river. And if Abbey has told the Daco where the canoe lies. Well, the river runs through the fort, eh? Yes, I remember. I think I have my bearings now. What river is it, Father? More tributary of the Bakari. It's a sluggy stream full of mud banks and crocodiles. And the white man knows his way? Yes, if Abbey, I think so. It is well. For he has a long journey before him. He should rest. He sure quite right. We all need a rest. Let's not sleep too close to the river, though. Too many mosquitoes. Check. Put out the blankets while Lorne and I have a look at the river. I want to see in M'Guro about guarding that chest. Okay, sir. We'll be back in a few minutes. The young Bwana is tired. Yes, if Abbey, I could do with a weak sleep. I'll get her, too, when we... when we reach the post, I... I... Why do you... Why do you look at me like that? Keep looking, little Bwana. Keep looking into if Abbey's eyes. No. No, I... I can't. You cannot close your eyes. You cannot take them away from if Abbey. No. No. It is well. If Abbey will command and you will obey. Yes. The time has come when if Abbey takes what she desires. Radako has been abused to her. But it is you if Abbey shall take to her own country. You, little Bwana, who shall have the love of if Abbey, you must listen and obey. Say nothing. The white woman comes. Jack, we can't find M'Guro anywhere. Father sent me back to get if Abbey. White woman, look at the Abbey. What? You look at... What's that? Look well for the black warrior whom you seek is in if Abbey's eyes. Do you see him? Yes. Now he walks into the forest. Do you see him? Yes. Then you shall follow him if Abbey commands. Go now. It will not be long, little Bwana. It will not be long. If Abbey's plans are nearing full film... Jack! Bwana! It is the big white man. He must answer him. Here, sir. Where's Bwana, Jack? Send her back here to bring if Abbey. The white woman has gone. Gone? Where? What do you mean? Jack, look at me, boy. What? Oh. Oh, so that's it. If Abbey, release this man's mind. The other gun is of no use to you, white man. What have you done with my daughter? The gun you have in your hand, white man, is for yourself. No. No. Shoot. You'll shoot yourself, white man. Yes. Yes. We'll shoot. Myself. Bwana! Oh! Bwana! Harnie-wazie! Harnie-wazie, Bwana! Oh, Bwana! What heaven's name! Oh! You fired that shot. Bwana! Guru shoot! Moonwich! Guru see, Bwana! Little gun turned so short to face. Yes. Yes, I remember. Good Lord, I... I was about... Great Scott. Thanks, Guru. Bwana. Missy. She here. Guru missy gun. Look after Jack and Guru. If Abbey. If Abbey. Yes, hot man. If Abbey is dying. She desired too much. That is all. The canoe... Yes, I found it. It is all. If Abbey dies now. If Abbey dies now. I will return in the morning. Hmm. Yeah, I guess you will never work any more magic. Jack! Jack! Can't you hear me? Slappy space lonely. Here, come out of it. Here, let me try. Come on. Jack! Jack, snap out of it, boy. Yes, sir. What's the matter? That's all right now. I'll just sit there for a minute, Jack. Father, that's just what happened to me. I seem to wake up with the Guru slapping my face. What's it all about? Now, we've all had a very narrow escape. And Guru, where did I go? Him fall in water, mamba choppin' plenty. Oh, the cracker there has got him, eh? I wanna him try make him Guru go to, and Guru no go. Him come find Missy, walk full sleep in forest, and Guru bring him back. Well, I guess that's another time. We'll have to thank you all, fellow.