Marlow sits on the deck of the Nellie, a ship anchored in the Thames, with the Director of Companies, the Accountant, and the unnamed narrator. Marlow begins telling the men the story of his journey up the Congo River.
- Marlow had secured work as a ship's commander for a trading company in Africa. He sailed from France to the trading company's Inner Station. On his journey, Marlow was appalled by the living conditions for black slaves.
- Marlow arrived at the Inner Station to find that the boat he was to command had sunk to the bottom of the river. While it was being repaired, Marlow heard stories about a man named Kurtz, who also worked for the trading company. It was rumored that Kurtz was ill, that he was going to be promoted, that he and Marlow were alike.
- Marlow later learned that Kurtz was the one who ordered an attack on the boat. He appeared to have gone mad, and the natives were worshipping him like a god. After Kurtz died, Marlow returned to Europe to look for other work.
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