"If he is dangerous, why not kill him, and have done ?" "For this reason, my son.

There is trouble ahead in Zululand, and I do not wish to kill those who may help us in that hour, nor do I wish them to become our enemies.

I wish that they may be our friends; and therefore it seems to me wise, when we find a seed of greatness, to water it, and not to dig it up or plant it in a neighbour's garden.

From his deeds I believe that this Saduko is such a seed." "Our father has spoken," said Umbelazi; "and I like Saduko, who is a man of mettle and good blood.

Which of our sisters does our father propose to give to him ?" "She who is named after the mother of our race, O Umbelazi; she whom your own mother bore--your sister Nandie" (in English, "The Sweet").
"A great gift, O my Father, since Nandie is both fair and wise.