"If I refuse I offend one friend, and if I consent I bring blood upon my hands which will call for blood, since, although Saduko is poor, without doubt he has those who love him." "Yes," I answered, "and perhaps you will bring blood upon other parts of yourself besides your hands, since Saduko is not one to sit still like a sheep while his throat is cut.

Also did he not say that he is not quite alone?
Umbezi, if you will take my advice, you will leave Masapo to do his own killing." "It is good; it is wise!" exclaimed Umbezi.

"Masapo," he called to that warrior, "if you wish to fight, pray do not think of me.

I see nothing, I hear nothing, and I promise proper burial to any who fall.

Only you had best be swift, for Saduko is walking away all this time.