But as my knowledge of the Zulu tongue was imperfect, he understood the words to mean that _he_ would be dead, and I think they frightened him.

At any rate, he said: "Well, I promised you all safe-conduct if you won your bet, so hamba gachle (go in peace).

I wish to have no quarrel with the white folk, but, Macumazahn, you are the first of them who has refused a gift to Dingaan.

Still, I bear you no grudge, and if you choose to come back again, you will be welcome, for I perceive that, although so small, you are very clever and have a will of your own; also that you mean what you say and speak the truth.

Tell the People of George that my heart is soft towards them." Then he turned and walked away through the gates of the kraal.
Glad enough was I to see the last of him, for now I knew that we were safe, except from such accidents as may overtake any travellers through a wild country.