If the Elephant is kept waiting he grows angry and trumpets." "Does he ?" I said.

"And how many of us are to come ?" "All, all, white lord.

He wishes to see every one of you." "Not me, I suppose ?" said Sammy, who was standing close by.

"I must stop to make ready the food." "Yes, you too," replied Babemba.

"The king would look on the mixer of the holy drink." Well, there was no way out of it, so off we marched, all well armed as I need not say, and were instantly surrounded by the soldiers.