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Soon, however, things grew so exciting that I forgot these and other

the development of events fronificent view of the

whole battle Here, after seeing that his regieneral should, old Maputa joined hting for him that day

"I think so, I think so," he answered cheerfully "It seereatly outnuqosa, and, of course,

as you know, Panda's orders are that if he is in danger we ood heart, Macumazahn, for I believe I can prorow red to-day You will not go hungry

from this battle to tell the white people that the Aht No, no, Macu, and I who ath like a cow, shall see one ht with this sa battles, and for Panda against Dingaan also"

"Perhaps it will be your last," I suggested

"I dare say, Macumazahn; but what does that iment can make an end that shall be spoken of? Oh, cheer up,

cheer up, Macumazahn; your Spirit, too, looks towards you, as I promise

that we all will do when the shields meet; for know, Macumazahn, that we

poor black soldiers expect that you will show us how to fight this day,

and, if need be, how to fall hidden in a heap of the foe"

"Oh!" I replied, "so this is what you Zulusof