Come, you and your people have spears, and the gate stands open." "Am I to go without my meat in order to knock that hyena on the head ?" asked Masapo in a brave voice.

"No, he can wait my leisure.

Sit still, my people.

I tell you, sit still.

Tell him, you Macumazahn, that I am coming for him presently, and be warned to keep yourself away from him, lest you should tumble into his hole." "I will tell him," I answered, "though I know not who made me your messenger.