The Zulus must know where the waggons were, but it was important for us to gain information of their movements.

So it was agreed that Indaba-zimbi should go.

I told him this.

He nodded his white lock, said "All right, Macumazahn," and started.

I noticed with some surprise, however, that before he did so he went to the waggon and fetched his "mouti," or medicine, which, together with his other magical apparatus, he always carried in a skin bag.