You see, Baas, for once in their lives they behaved
verynicely.
By the way, what an interesting study would be that
of the historyof tobacco in Africa. Keep your rifle ready, I said to Hans, and
waited developments. Yes, I said, no doubt they were tame, and I dont believe in
themagic.
Also, how did he learn so quickly all that oath
whichhe made Kaneke swear? Never again shall you look upon the Treasure of the Lake.
Yet it may happen that beforeall is done you will learn the answer for yourself.
Death indeed we must suffer like all who live.
By the way, what an interesting study would be that
of the historyof tobacco in Africa.
Moreover we, or some of us, have certain powers
over Nature.
If I and my servant here, theyellow man, come on
into your country, have we peace?
So I suppose that they are now dead, although
perhaps they may havebeen taken alive.
I returned into the cleft filled with sorrow and
told the otherswhat had happened.
I know you, he cried, pointing to Arkle, and why
you have comehere. Kumpana spoke with some of his companions. I know you, he cried,
pointing to Arkle, and why you have comehere.
Hesprang swiftly as a lion on a drinking buck, and
it flashed throughmy mind that all was over.
Mighty must be thestrength that guards you, or by
now you would be dead.
Are you then he who weds the Shadow,
Kumpana?
One of my hopes is that in some place and time
unknown Imay be able to thank them face to face. So because he is lame those
Dabandabrought a litter in which they set him and have carried him off. It consisted
of one big, white-washed room,without windows.
If I and my servant here, theyellow man, come on
into your country, have we peace? Just now you deserted me and mypeople, so that my
two brave hunters are dead.
Ihave answered all your other questions as best I
might, but as toher I answer none. One of my hopes is that in some place and time
unknown Imay be able to thank them face to face. Ihave answered all your other
questions as best I might, but as toher I answer none. You hope to rob me again, as
once you robbed me in thepast, though that you have forgotten.
It would seem so, Lord, answered Kumpana, a little
doubtfully asI thought.
They were very quiet and orderly and for the most
part engaged insmoking their native cigarettes.