And so you killed him, 'Eater-up-of-Elephants,' father of Mameena, you who this morning were one of the meanest of his jackals.

Now, what reward shall I give you for this mighty deed, O Umbezi ?" "A great reward, O Terrible One," began Umbezi, but in an awful voice Cetewayo bade him be silent.
"Yes," he said, "a great reward.

Hearken, Jackal and Traitor.

Your own words bear witness against you.

You, _you_ have dared to lift your hand against the blood-royal, and with your foul tongue to heap lies and insults upon the name of the mighty dead." Now, understanding at last, Umbezi began to babble excuses, yes, and to declare that all his tale was false.