' 'Now he has sixty wives,' Thetiwe said. The first was composed only of girls Thetiwe's age, and because of her impeccable lineage and her bright intelligence, she was made vice-commander of this new regiment. She was formidable, and shook Laura's hand firmly when they met: 'Well'11 have at them, yesT 'It's our turn to win,' Laura said. The brothers had to approach him with caution, for if I betrayed a single intimation, Shaka would kill them all.
' And he shoved the difficult little man away, watching him as he returned to the wagon that would carry hi nce with the others, but then ahead of them they saw an escape route which would carry them all the way to Thaba Nchu and safety. They shared a wattled hut beside the church, and since no announce- ments were broadcast, news of the extraordinary marriage did not circulate. Brongersma back in Venloo, it was natural that Detleef should fall into the orbit of the pro-
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