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CHAPTER IX
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Moreover I knew the Swazi chiefs and king very well, having traded there, and could explain that I came to collect debts owing to me.
There was another difficulty.

I had heard that the trouble between the English Government and Cetewayo, the Zulu king, was coming to a head, and that the High Commissioner, Sir Bartle Frere, talked of presenting him with an ultimatum.

It would be awkward if this arrived while we were in the country, though even so, being on such friendly terms with the Zulus of all classes, I did not think that I, or any with me, would run great risks.
All these thoughts rushed through my brain while I considered what to do.

At the moment it was useless to ask the opinion of the others who were but children in native matters.

I and I alone must take the responsibility and act, praying that I might do so aright.


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