Then Unandi spoke.
"Give me your hand, Mopo, and swear that you will be faithful to me in this secret, as I swear to you.

A day may come when this child who has not seen the light rules as king in Zululand, and then in reward you shall be the greatest of the people, the king's voice, whisperer in the king's ear.

But if you break your oath, then beware, for I shall not die alone!" "I swear, Mother of the Heavens," I answered.
"It is well, son of Makedama." "It is well, my brother," said Baleka.

"Now go and do that which must be done swiftly, for my sorrow is upon me.

Go, knowing that if you fail I will be pitiless, for I will bring you to your death, yes, even if my own death is the price!" So I went.