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THE DEATH OF THE KING'S SLAYERS.
When Umslopogaas heard these words his heart was heavy, and a great anger burned in his breast, for he thought that I, Mopo, was dead with the rest of his house, and he loved me.

But he said nothing; only, watching till none were looking, he slipped past the backs of the captains and won the door of the hut.

Soon he was clear of the kraal, and, running swiftly, crossed the river and came to the Ghost Mountain.
Meanwhile, the captain asked the headman of the kraal if he knew anything of such a youth as him for whom they sought.

The headman told the captain of Galazi the Wolf, but the captain said that this could not be the lad, for Galazi had dwelt many moons upon the Ghost Mountain.
"There is another youth," said the headman; "a stranger, fierce, strong and tall, with eyes that shine like spears.