It has been proved against her by ample evidence.

There are the cattle yonder mixed up with her own.

I, as Veld-Cornet of the district, have tried the case according to law, and the woman having been found guilty must die according to law." "Indeed, myn Heer," said Suzanne, "then if I understand you right, you are both accuser and judge, and the law which permits this is one that I never heard of.

Oh!" she went on angrily, "no wonder that the English sing a loud song about us Boers and our cruelty to the natives when such a thing as this can happen.

It is not justice, myn Heer; it is a crime for which, if you escape the hand of man, God will bring you to account." Then for the first time Sihamba spoke in a very quiet voice, which showed no sign of fear.
"You are right, lady," she said; "it is not justice, it is a crime born of revenge, and my life must pay forfeit for his wickedness.