But afterwards Dingaan wiped him out, with his House, and now his people are killed or scattered." "Yes, his people are killed and scattered, but his House still lives.
Macumazahn, I am his House, I, the only son of his chief wife, for Zikali the Wise Little One, the Ancient, who is of the Amangwane blood, and who hated Chaka and Dingaan--yes, and Senzangakona their father before them, but whom none of them could kill because he is so great and has such mighty spirits for his servants, saved and sheltered me." "If he is so great, why, then, did he not save your father also, Saduko ?" I asked, as though I knew nothing of this Zikali.
"I cannot say, Macumazahn.

Perhaps the spirits plant a tree for themselves, and to do so cut down many other trees.

At least, so it happened.

It happened thus: Bangu, chief of the Amakoba, whispered into Dingaan's ear that Matiwane, my father, was a wizard; also that he was very rich.

Dingaan listened because he thought a sickness that he had came from Matiwane's witchcraft.