HENDRIKA PLOTS EVIL On the following morning I had a conversation with Indaba-zimbi.

First of all I told him that I was going to marry Stella.
"Oh!" he said, "I thought so, Macumazahn.

Did I not tell you that you would find happiness on this journey?
Most men must be content to watch the Star from a long way off, to you it is given to wear her on your heart.

But remember, Macumazahn, remember that stars set." "Can you not stop your croaking even for a day ?" I answered, angrily, for his words sent a thrill of fear through me.
"A true prophet must tell the ill as well as the good, Macumazahn.

I only speak what is on my mind.