"What is the use of being afraid in a place like this ?" "Ask that Kaffir if the king gives you safe conduct," said Retief.
I did so, and Kambula answered: "Yes, for this visit.

Who am I that I can speak the king's unspoken words ?" [which meant, guarantee his will in the future.] "A dark saying," commented Retief.

"But go, Allan, since you must, and God bring you back safe again.

It is clear that Dingaan did not ask that you should come with me for nothing.

Now I wish I had left you at home with that pretty wife of yours." So we parted, I going to the king's private enclosure on foot and without my rifle, since I was not allowed to appear before him armed, and the commandant towards the gate of the kraal accompanied by Hans, who led my horse.