So as he was very keen on themedicine, he made me a
present of the oxen.
In its way it was avery weird and impressive
spectacle. Perhaps in the land beyond it may be otherwise.
Well, said Captain Good, it is a wonderful yarn. We
grouped ourselves together, awaiting the crisis, for I thought thatsurely we should
be attacked.
Say that if so measures must be taken to make an
end of them, lestthey should escape. It isnt halfas bad as it looks, and indeed,
some people would like it very much. Then we must try to stop them for a while, I
answered grimly. Be careful to bolt the door behind you, asI will that of this
chamber.
AlsoI was still thinking of the lost
diamonds.
She rose from herthrone-like chair and addressed us
with real eloquence. Had you done so, you might have become richwho now remain poor,
Macumazahn.
It would not be for your welfare or for
mine.
So as he was very keen on themedicine, he made me a
present of the oxen.
They might howl till their heads fell off forall I
care.
When the singing comes to an end, announce that you
have arequest to make of me. So as he was very keen on themedicine, he made me a
present of the oxen.
Well, Heu-Heu has gone, Zikali, and now what will
become of theWalloos? Perhaps in the land beyond it may be otherwise. Heu-Heu was
not pretty, nor were his priests. At the time I could see none, forthose bars seemed
to be thick and strong.
But this was one of which Ihad never dreamed. Then
I stared out of the window-place, andbehold! Those Walloos might forget about
thecurse for a little while and come back to look for us. At the mudbank thepursuing
Walloos ceased from their efforts. Nay, Dramana, I answered as I sprang into the
canoe.
During the last few days I hadforeseen many dangers
and dealt with some. But Ihoped, and still hope, that she was innocent of this
treachery. I did not knowwhat to say, and my tongue seemed glued to the roof of my
mouth.
And now, Baas, Ithink we had better be moving.
Moreover, whatever he was, he is done now, so it is no usewasting time talking about
him. Well, Heu-Heu has gone, Zikali, and now what will become of
theWalloos?
Meet me in the passagethat runs from this chamber
to your own, at midnight when all sleep. Lord, said Dramana with a convulsive
movement of her hands, I makea prayer to you.
As we were about to enter the canoe this woman
approached us andlifted her head.
Nay, Dramana, I answered as I sprang into the
canoe. Lord, said Dramana with a convulsive movement of her hands, I makea prayer to
you. On we went, making the most of the advantage that this check gave tous. Heu-Heu
was great also and where is Heu-Heu to-day?