Consequently you will not marry on
nothing, for of course you, Stella, are my heiress, and I wish to make
a stipulation. It is this. That so soon as my death occurs you should
leave this place and take the first opportunity of returning to England.
I do not ask you to live there always; it might prove too much for
people reared in the wilds, as both of you have been; but I do ask you
to make it your permanent home. Do you consent and promise this?"
"I do," I answered.
"And so do I," said Stella.
"Very well," he answered; "and now I am tired out. Again God bless you
both, and good-night."
CHAPTER X
HENDRIKA PLOTS EVIL
On the following morning I had a conversation with Indaba-zimbi. First
of all I told him that I was going to marry Stella.
"Oh!" he said, "I thought so, Macumazahn. Did I not tell you that you
would find happiness on this journey? Most men must be content to watch
the Star from a long way off, to you it is given to wear her on your
heart. But remember, Macumazahn, remember that stars set."
"Can you not stop your croaking even for a day?" I answered, angrily,
for his words sent a thrill of fear through me.
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