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"We are of the number of the wives of Ibubesi, the Lion," answered their spokeswoman, who held the little boy by the hand. "Whom else should we mean?" she answered. "I am his head wife, now that he has put away old Mami, and this is his son. If the light were stronger you would see that he is almost white," she added, with pride. Mr.
Yet I know that man, as I know all men, white and black. He is an evil man, and it is not my pleasure to speak with him alone. Let him come with a guard of six captains, and let the captains be armed with spears, so that if I give the word there may be an end of this Ibubesi." Then the messengers saluted and departed as before.
Darrien," and stepping forward slowly he cocked the double-barrelled gun. "Men of Mafooti," exclaimed Rachel in Zulu, "Ibubesi is about to do murder on one who like myself is under the mantle of Dingaan. If his blood should flow to-day or to-morrow, yours shall flow in payment, yours, and that of your wives and children, for the crime of the chief is the crime of the people."
"No, three; but if it does what is wanted you shall have the other three as well. Tell me again, how does it work?" "Thus, Ibubesi. Whoever drinks this medicine becomes like one dead none can tell the difference, no, not a doctor even and remains so for a long while perhaps one day, perhaps two, perhaps even three.
"Tamboosa," said Rachel, leaning forward and looking him in the eyes, "why did Ibubesi cross this river with soldiers but a few hours ago Ibubesi, who fled from the Great Place when the moon was young that now is full? Look, there goes their spoor in the mud." "I know not," he answered, looking down. "Inkosazana, to-morrow I will bring on the white ox to Ramah, and I will bring it alone."
Mix the powder in milk, or water, or anything; it is without taste or colour. Good night, Ibubesi," and without waiting for an answer the old wretch crept out of the hut. When she was gone Ishmael cursed her aloud, then drank some more rum, which he seemed to need. The place was very lonely, and the sight of his dog, lying to all appearance dead at his side, oppressed him.
"Say come," answered Noie in the same tongue. "Read his black heart and find out truth; he no can keep it from you. Say come with soldiers. If he behave bad, tell them kill him. They obey you. No mind me. I not afraid of that wild beast now." Then Rachel said to the indunas: "I hear the King's word, and understand that he wishes me to receive this Ibubesi.
Ibubesi, be wise, set Dario free, and change your mind as to marrying the Inkosazana, who is not for you." "How can I change my mind, Descendant of Wizards?" broke out Ishmael. "Can a river penned between rocks change its course? Can it run backwards from the sea to the hill? This woman draws me as the sea draws the river; because of her my blood is afire.
Only she said that she wished Mami to stay with her after the evening meal, and to sleep in her hut, as she was not accustomed to be alone at night. Mami replied that she would do so gladly if Ibubesi allowed it, although she was not worthy of such honour.
"I saw Ibubesi, and he prayed me for my pardon, and I granted it to him," broke in Rachel. "I did not see him," went on Noie fiercely, "nor would I have pardoned him if I had. Nor do I think that my father and his family pardon him; I think that they wait to bear testimony against him before the Lord of the dead." "Did Seyapi tell you so?" asked Rachel.
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