All these years I have been gathering wisdom.

I am as full of it as a bee's nest is with honey when the summer is done.

And, Baas, I can stop those leaks in the cask." "Hans, it is no good, I don't want you.

I am going into great danger.

I must have those about me whom I can trust." "Well, Baas, and who can be better trusted than Hans?
Who warned you of the attack of the Quabies on Maraisfontein, and so saved the life of----" "Hush!" I said.
"I understand.