They muttered together in an unknown tongue.

Then Harut said: "Our secret land is open to you alone, O Macumazana, for one purpose only--to kill the elephant Jana, for which deed we promise you a great reward.

We do not wish to see the others there." "Then you can kill your own elephant, Harut and Marut, for not one step do I go with you.

Why should I when there is as much ivory here as I want, to be had for the shooting ?" "How if we take you, O Macumazana ?" "How if I kill you both, O Harut and Marut?
Fools, here are many brave men at my command, and if you or any with you want fighting it shall be given you in plenty.

Hans, bid the Mazitu stand to their arms and summon Igeza and Bena." "Stay, Lord," said Harut, "and put down that weapon," for once more I had produced the pistol.