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"That I will do if there is need!" exclaimed Umbelazi

"Thank you, Prince," I said; "but if there is need I will protectmy double-barrelled rifle, I looked

full at Cetewayo

"When you leave here, then at least I will co through his teeth, as was his

hen mad with passion

For he was beside hih in truth he and I were always good friends

"If so I shall stop where I a, your father Moreover, are you so lost in folly, Cetewayo,

that you should wish to bring the English about your ears? Know that if

I aive account of my blood"

"Aye," interrupted Panda, "and know that if anyone lays a finger on

Macuuest, he shall die, whether he be a common man or

a prince and my son Also, Cetewayo, I fine you twenty head of cattle,

to be paid to Macumazana because of the unprovoked attack which your htly slew them"

"The fine shall be paid, my father," said Cetewayome he had pushedAs it was impossible to decide

which party was most to bla the fine with a lecture on their ill-behaviour, which was