And the worst of it is that, there at Panda's kraal, he has grown like a pumpkin on a dung heap--great, great!" "And therefore is now one who can pay any debt that he owes, Umbezi," I said, taking a pull at the "squareface" and looking at him over the top of the pannikin.
"Doubtless he can, Macumazahn, and, between you and me, that is the real reason why I--or rather Masapo--was so anxious to get those guns.

They were not for hunting, as he told you by the messenger, or for war, but to protect us against Saduko, in case he should attack.

Well, now I hope we shall be able to hold our own." "You and Masapo must teach your people to use them first, Umbezi.

But I expect Saduko has forgotten all about both of you now that he is the husband of a princess of the royal blood.

Tell me, how goes it with Mameena ?" "Oh, well, well, Macumazahn.