The legend of Tarzan

Chapter 1

London, England

The twins Freya and John Clayton were on a visit by the ministers of England, sitting at a long table, on the other side sat the Prime Minister saying: 'His Serene Highness, King Leopold of Belgium. has extended an invitation to Lord Greystoke and his sister Freya, to take a loyal tour of the Congo free state. To visit the schools and churches he's built. To acknowledge the success of his anti-slavery initiatives and to open trade discussions.'

They all hear some nuts cracking and turn around to see a man cracking some walnuts before the Prime Minister continued: 'Lord Greystoke, let me explain the Africa situation.' he says before walking to a map and starts explaining the situation. 'King Leopold controls the Congo. He's defaulting on his loans and needs a business partner to fill the gap. Your invitation is a perfect opportunity for her majesty's government to get involved. Consider the jobs we would create for the poor natives of the Congo.'

'Ah. - And I thought the civil war was long.' says the man who was cracking nuts.

'Dr. Williams, you are a guest here.' says the Prime Minister to the man as he stands up and walks over to the men.

'Prime Minister, if you are not going to say it, ... allow me. You are Tarzan. Lord of the apes, King of the jungle. Me, Tarzan. You, Jane. Tarzan. Tarzan... King Leopold is inviting you and your sister because you two are celebrities. He wants to show both of you the schools and churches he built. You woo and aww in front of the newspapers and he's validated by Africa's favorite son and daughter. England pays his debts. We make money. - Ham sandwich, easy. - Mm-hm. So. Your majesties. Can we get this show on the road?' says Dr. Williams as he threw a book on the table.

'No.' says John after a while after he was done drinking Coffee.

'No? - For God's sake, why not?' ask the Prime Minister, when the answer of John is no.

'Well, we've already seen Africa. And it's hot.' explains Freya the men, why her brother said no.

'Excuse me. Did you say hot?' askes on of the men behind the map.

John and Freya stood up, John walked to the men, while Freya waited for him.

'Please send our apologies to the Serene Highness. And my name isn't Tarzan. It's John Clayton the third. Son of John and Alice Clayton. Fifth Earl of Greystoke. A member of the House of Lords, the same for my sister.' says John to the men.

As they both started walking to the carriage, Dr. Williams runs after them trying the get there attention.

'Mr. Clayton. Lord Clayton. My apologies. George Washington Williams, Diplomatic Envoy for the United States. I was sent by President Harrison.' says Dr; Williams as he finally reaches then.

'To do what?' ask John Dr. Williams as they waited.

'Join up with the Queen's emissary. You know, America was the first country to recognize King Leopold's claim on Congo.' begin Dr. Williams.

'You don't want to lose your place at the trough.' says John.

'Look. I need your invitation to get in. I'm afraid my intentions aren't exactly what I expressed to your government on my end.' explains Dr. williams further, as John and Freya enters the carriage.

'And what exactly do you want, Dr. Williams?' askes Freya.

'Leopold has spent the last 7 years getting control of the Congo. He used up his entire fortune building that railroad of his and shut off access to 99% of the country. Why? Because he wants to be the first monarch in history who doesn't want people to see his good deeds? I don't buy it. Tell me this, Lord Clayton. How does a bankrupt king keep the whole of the Congo working? Slavery? I hope I'm wrong, but I need to know. And for the sake of your friends back home. You do too. Accept Leopold's invitation and take me with you. You know Africa of the beaten path. The languages, the people, the customs. If we find anything amiss, I need someone to tell the world that they will believe.' ending his explanation to the twins.

Freya looks at John, before John nods, saying that they are doing it.

'I'll make all the arrangements. I'll see you in Liverpool.' says Dr. Williams as they went away.

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