Their arms consisted of a long lance similar to that carried by the White Kendah, and a straight, cross-handled sword suspended from a belt.

This, as I ascertained afterwards, was the regulation cavalry equipment among these people.

The footmen carried a shorter spear, a round leather shield, two throwing javelins or assegais, and a curved knife with a horn handle.
"Greeting, Prophets of the Child!" cried one of them.

"We are messengers from the god Jana who speaks through the mouth of Simba the King." "Say on, worshippers of the devil Jana.

What word has Simba the King for us ?" answered Harut.
"The word of war, Prophet.