So, when night came, we drove the flock in; and, after milking the cow and getting our supper, we all went to bed.

We were precious tired, and all of us slept soundly throughout the night without being disturbed.

Both jackals and hyenas came around, but we knew they would not break into that kraal." Hans pointed to the circular enclosure of thorn-bushes, that had been well constructed.
He then proceeded with his narration:-- "In the morning we found everything right.

Totty again milked the cow; and we had breakfast.

The flock was let out upon the grass, and so were the cow and the two horses.
"Just about midday I began to think what we were to have for dinner, for the breakfast had cleared up everything.