28/31 Still, I suppose that he has the law on his side, and, as I am commandant, I cannot advise anyone to break the law. It is no use your staying here looking at the ripe peach you may not pluck, for that only makes the stomach sick. Therefore the best thing that you can do is to come with me to get those cattle from Sikonyela, for I shall be very glad of your company. Afterwards, too, I want you to return with me to Zululand when I go for the grant of all this country." "But how about my getting married ?" I asked in dismay. |