He had not cursed Monare (Dr.Livingstone) but Sebituane, as Monare was now in the place of Sebituane, and he reverenced him as he had done his father.

Any fine taken from Mr.Baldwin was to be returned at once, as he was not a Boer but an Englishman.

Sekeletu was very angry, and Mokompa must not conceal the message." On finding afterwards that Mashotlane's conduct had been most outrageous to the Batoka, Sekeletu sent for him to come to Sesheke, in order that he might have him more under his own eye; but Mashotlane, fearing that this meant the punishment of death, sent a polite answer, alleging that he was ill and unable to travel.

Sekeletu tried again to remove Mashotlane from the Falls, but without success.

In theory the chief is absolute and quite despotic; in practice his authority is limited, and he cannot, without occasionally putting refractory headmen to death, force his subordinates to do his will.
Except the small rapids by Mparira island, near the mouth of the Chobe, the rest of the way to Sesheke by water is smooth.