"Had it not been for him, this trouble would have been done with by now; but he is a wizard, and by his wizardries he defeats us and puts heart into Nodwengo and the warriors.

You, yourself, have seen him this day defying us, not once but many times, for upon his flesh steel has no power.

Ay! and this is but the beginning of evil, for I am sure that he leads you into some deep trap where you shall perish everlastingly.

Did he not himself declare that the power of that dead white worker of miracles has fallen upon him, and who can fight against magic ?" "Who, indeed ?" said Hafela humbly; for like all savages he was very superstitious, and, moreover, a sincere believer in Hokosa's supernatural capacities.

"This wizard is too strong for us; he is invulnerable, and as I know well he can read the secret thoughts of men and can suck wisdom from the dead, while to his eyes the darkness is no blind." "Nay, Hafela," answered Noma, "there is one crack in his shield.