When they heard of the bet, my sister, the people of the Langeni hurled themselves into the rift by thousands, being eager to put the matter to the proof.

And now it seems that thy brother has lost the bet, for there is yet place for one yonder ere the donga is full.

Then, my sister, thy brother Mopo brought it to my mind that there was still one of the Langeni tribe left upon the earth, who, should she sleep in that place, would turn the bet in his favour, and prayed me to send for her.

So, my sister, as I would not take that which I have not won, I have done so, and now do thou go apart and talk with Mopo, thy brother, alone upon this matter, as once before thou didst talk when a child was born to thee, my sister!" Now Baleka took no heed of the words of Chaka which he spoke of me, for she knew his meaning well.

Only she looked him in the eyes and said:-- "Ill shalt thou sleep from this night forth, Chaka, till thou comest to a land where no sleep is.