"Those two are charging me with what they did themselves.

They were illicit-diamond-dealers, and when they were found out they tried to plant the crime on me.

All lies!" "Crime?
Yes," said the General thoughtfully.

"Yes; I suppose it is one of the greatest crimes that a man can commit in Kimberley.

All lies, eh! Well, sir, not all, for it is evident from your speech that you are an Englishman and not a Boer.