Congo had now become an object of as great interest as in the morning.
Greater in fact, for the new danger he was about to undergo--a combat
with an enraged lioness--was accounted still greater than that of
fording the Gareep, and the interest was in proportion. With eager eyes
the young yagers stood watching him as he prepared himself for the
encounter.
He was but a short while in getting ready. He was seen to enter the Van
Wyk wagon, and in less than three minutes come out again fully armed and
equipped. The lioness would not have long to wait for her assailant.
The equipment of the Kaffir must needs be described.
It was simple enough, though odd to a stranger's eye. It was neither
more nor less than the equipment of a Zooloo warrior.
In his right hand he held a bunch of _assegais_,--in all six of them.