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But Cetewayo said nothing, for he appeared to be thinking of so

else

"I think also," went on Panda in a rather uncertain voice, "in order to

bind him so close that the bonds ive hie"

"Why should this little Awane be allowed toup "If he is dangerous, why not kill

him, and have done?"

"For this reason, my son There is trouble ahead in Zululand, and I do

not wish to kill those who may help us in that hour, nor do I wish

them to become our enemies I wish that they may be our friends; and

therefore it seereatness, to

water it, and not to dig it up or plant it in a neighbour's garden From

his deeds I believe that this Saduko is such a seed"

"Our father has spoken," said Uood blood Which of our sisters does our father propose

to give to him?"

"She who is named after the mother of our race, O Umbelazi; she wholish, "The Sweet")

"A great gift, O my Father, since Nandie is both fair and wise Also,

what does she think of this matter?"