I mean the white lord with a long beard who
among you black people is called Dogeetah."
Babemba started. "You are the brethren of Dogeetah! How comes it then
that you never mentioned his name before, and when is he going to meet
you here? Know that Dogeetah is a great man among us, for with him
alone of all men the king has made blood-brotherhood. As the king is,
so is Dogeetah among the Mazitu."
"We never mentioned him because we do not talk about everything at
once, Babemba. As to when Dogeetah will meet us I am not sure; I am
only sure that he is coming."
"Yes, lord Macumazana, but when, when? That is what the king will want
to know and that is what you must tell him. Lord," he added, dropping
his voice, "you are in danger here where you have many enemies, since
it is not lawful for white men to enter this land. If you would save
your lives, be advised by me and be ready to tell the king to-morrow
when Dogeetah, whom he loves, will appear here to vouch for you, and
see that he does appear very soon and by the day you name.
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