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"If he is so great, why, then, did he not save your father also,

Saduko?" I asked, as though I knew nothing of this Zikali

"I cannot say, Macumazahn Perhaps the spirits plant a tree for

themselves, and to do so cut down many other trees At least, so it

happened It happened thus: Bangu, chief of the Aaan's ear that Matiwane, aan listened because he thought a sickness that he had

cau, and take a company

with you and pay Matiwane a visit of honour, and in the night, O in the

night! Afterwards, Bangu, ill divide the cattle, for Matiwane is

strong and clever, and you shall not risk your life for nothing'"

Saduko paused and looked down at the ground, brooding heavily

"Macumazahn, it was done," he said presently "They ate ave hih nau took snuff with hiht--!

"My father was in the hut withonly"--and he

held his hand at the height of a boy of ten--"ith thean to eat; h the fence and aoe one to Zikali,

for whose witchcrafts I pay withbut one word, 'Remember,' and

thrust us froh the fence; yes, she tore at it with her