I am a man of peace and a bit of a coward"-- here Umbopa smiled--"but, on the other hand, I stick up for my friends, Ignosi.

You have stuck to us and played the part of a man, and I will stick by you.

But mind you, I am a trader, and have to make my living, so I accept your offer about those diamonds in case we should ever be in a position to avail ourselves of it.

Another thing: we came, as you know, to look for Incubu's (Sir Henry's) lost brother.

You must help us to find him." "That I will do," answered Ignosi.