"Not so, Untuswa," he said. "I will satisfy my own eyes, my own ears,
and then--Hearken now. Take thy weapons, for it is time to start. Walk
in front of me until we are without the gates. If we meet any man, harm
him not. But any man who recognises the King, with the first words of
royal greeting which pass his lips, slay him instantly and without a
word, be he whom he may. I would not be known to have moved in this
matter."
Umzilikazi took a broad-bladed spear in his hand and a black shield, of
smaller size than those used in war. It happened that I was armed in
like manner, except that I had a large knobstick as well. Thus
equipped, we started upon our adventure.