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"Why should I go?" I answered, "seeing that whoever wins I may be

killed, and that if Ceteins I shall certainly be killed, and all

for no reward"

"Nay, Macuive orders that whoever conquers, the ainst you shall die In this matter, at least, I

shall not be disobeyed Oh! I pray you, do not desert iment that I shall send and breathe your wisdom into

the ear of my son, Umbelazi As for your reward, I swear to you by the

head of the Black One [Chaka] that it shall be great I will see to it

that you do not leave Zululand empty-handed, Macumazahn"

Still I hesitated, for I ht," exclaimed Panda, "you will not desert me, will

you? I am afraid for the son of my heart, Umbelazi, whom I love above

all my children; I am much afraid for Umbelazi," and he burst into tears

beforeweeping for his

best-beloved child, whoot o down to the battle with

your regiment and stand there by the side of the Prince Umbelazi"