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Still, I am glad that they are gone, since I believe that if you had attempted to trek to Natal just now you would have been killed on the road by the Usutu, who believe you to be a councillor of Umbelazi." "I understand, O King," I answered, "and I dare say that the accident of the loss of my oxen is fortunate for me. But tell me now, what am I to do?
Once inside the kraal, however, Umbelazi, who was a very open-natured man, threw off all pretence, and, after greeting me heartily enough, told me with plainness that he was there because this was a convenient spot on which to arrange the consolidation of his party. Almost every hour during the next two weeks messengers many of whom were chiefs disguised came and went.
Your name shall stink for ever in the nostrils of all true men, and I whom you have betrayed I, the Prince Umbelazi will haunt you while you live; yes, my spirit shall enter into you, and when you die ah! then we'll meet again. Tell this tale to the white men, Macumazahn, my friend, on whom be honour and blessings."
"Little that you would wish to hear, O King, or that it would be seemly for me to speak," she answered, drooping her head modestly. "The only witchcraft that ever I practised upon Umbelazi lies here" and she touched her beautiful eyes "and here" and she touched her curving lips "and in this poor shape of mine which some have thought so fair.
"O Prince, I met Umbelazi in the battle, and when he saw me he fled from me; yes, his heart grew soft as water at the sight of me, the warrior whom he had wronged, whose daughter he had stolen." "I hear you," said Cetewayo. "Umbelazi's heart turned to water at the sight of you because he had wronged you you who until this morning, when you deserted him with Saduko, were one of his jackals.
Most of the headmen had taken one side or the other, and were away raising forces to fight for Cetewayo or Umbelazi, and even the greater part of the women and children had gone to hide themselves in the bush or among the mountains, since none knew what would happen, or if the conquering army would not fall upon and destroy them.
Why was I not at your side to share the glory? I remember now because of the Daughter of Storm. She betrayed me for Umbelazi, and I betrayed Umbelazi for her; and now he haunts me, whose greatness I brought to the dust; and the Usutu wolf, Cetewayo, curls himself up in his form and grows fat on his food. And and, Macumazahn, it has all been done in vain, for Mameena hates me.
Nandie had none of these attractions, which, after all, anywhere upon the earth belong only to a few women in each generation. She was a simple, honest-natured, kindly, affectionate young woman of high birth, no more; that is, as these qualities are understood and expressed among her people. Umbelazi led her forward into the presence of the King, to whom she bowed gracefully enough.
I listened to this amazing message in silence, then asked if Mameena was alone. "No, Baas; Umbelazi and some soldiers were with her, but they did not hear her words, for she stepped aside to speak with me. Then she returned to them, and they walked away swiftly, and were swallowed up in the night." "Very good, Sikauli," I said. "Make me some coffee, and make it strong."
Thanks be to my Spirit," he added, with an air of relief, "she is too far gone for me to try to catch her; also, if I did, Umbelazi and his soldiers would kill me." "And what will Saduko do if you don't?" I asked. "Oh, of course he will be angry, for no doubt he is fond of her. But, after all, I am used to that. You remember how he went mad when she married Masapo.
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