He replied the doctress Nombe had done so and had brought him the horse saddled to carry them.

He did not know who saddled the horse as he had seen no one but Nombe to whom he had given the writing which she hid away.

In answer to further questions, he said that Nombe had sent me a message.

It was-- "I bid farewell to Macumazahn for a little while and wish him good fortune till we meet again.

Let him not be afraid in the battle, for even if he is hurt it will not be to death, since those go with him whom he cannot see, and protect him with their shields.