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Allan and the Holy Flower

CHAPTER IX
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After all, dangers are everywhere; those who turn back because of dangers will never succeed in any life that we can imagine.
"Mavovo," I said presently, pointing to Stephen with my pipe, "the _inkoosi_ Wazela does not wish to try to escape.

He wishes to go on to the country of the Pongo people if we can get there.

And, Mavovo, remember that he has paid for everything; we are his hired servants.
Also that he says that if we run back he will walk forward alone with these Mazitus.

Still, if any of you hunters desire to slip off, he will not look your way, nor shall I.What say you ?" "I say, Macumazana, that, though young, Wazela is a chief with a great heart, and that where you and he go, I shall go also, as I think will the rest of us.

I do not like these Mazitu, for if their fathers were Zulus their mothers were low people.


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