"'' it would be so much easier if you would go with me , to explain the new land to me , '' he said , hoping desperately that there might be a way . they left the merchants ' stalls , a bundle of foodstuff wrapped in palm leaves under ropl du meh 's arm . '' i know , edak , i know . life is difficult at times . but you must do this alone . '' '' i 'll write you often of my new life , '' said _ ..." What is the word in the blank space (_)? The answer is
edak