Therefore it is that he heaps these taunts upon me.

Let him deny it if he can." "That I shall not trouble to do, Umbelazi," answered Cetewayo, with a scowl.

"Who are you that spy upon my doings, and with a mouth full of lies call me to account before the King?
I will hear no more of it.

Do you bide here and pay Saduko his price with the person of our sister.
For, as the King has promised her, his word cannot be changed.

Only let your dog know that I keep a stick for him, if he should snarl at me.
Farewell, my Father.