"Hasten back to the kraal of Makedama, and say to him, Thus says Chaka, the Lion of the Zulu-ka-Malandela, 'Years ago thy tribe refused me milk.

To-day the dog of thy son Mopo howls upon the roof of thy hut.' Begone!" (1) (1) Among the Zulus it is a very bad omen for a dog to climb the roof of a hut.

The saying conveyed a threat to be appreciated by every Zulu .-- ED.
The man turned, shook his brother by the hand, and went, bearing the words of evil omen.
Then Chaka called to the Zulu and the last of those who had followed us to kill us, bidding them fight.

So, when they had praised the prince they fought fiercely, and the end of it was that the man of my people conquered the Zulu.

But as soon as he had found his breath again he was set to run for his life, and after him ran five chosen men.
Still, it came about that he outran them, doubling like a hare, and got away safely.