But as to these men it is otherwise; we have followed them for nights and days, and must kill them.
Were we to return to our kraal without having done so, all the girls would make a mock of us.

So, however troublesome it may be, they must die.
'Now I have a proposition for thee.

We would not harm the little girl; she is too fair to harm, and has besides a brave spirit.
Give us one of these three men -- a life for a life -- and we will let her go, and throw in the black woman with her also.
This is a fair offer, white man.

We ask but for one, not for the three; we must take another opportunity to kill the other two.

I do not even pick my man, though I should prefer the big one,' pointing to Sir Henry; 'he looks strong, and would die more slowly.' 'And if I say I will not yield the man ?' said Mr Mackenzie.
'Nay, say not so, white man,' answered the Masai, 'for then thy daughter dies at dawn, and the woman with her says thou hast no other child.