See Boss Val; come and catch um." It was my turn to nod now, for his meaning was plain.

If the Boers saw me, my chances of escape were gone; while if by ill-luck they caught night of him, the probability was that they would not trouble themselves about a solitary Kaffir.
"You are right, Joeboy," I said.

"I'll keep hidden till it grows dark." "Um!" he said softly; "get dark.

Then not see Boss Val.

Joeboy go and look how many." I was about to oppose this part of his plan, but upon second thoughts I did not, but selected a better spot for my hiding-place by creeping among the stones towards where Sandho was grazing, so as to keep him well under my observation for fear he should stray too far, and not be within reach should danger arise.