NADA THE LILY

CHAPTER XXVI.

I THE LILY IS BEOUGHT TO DINGAAN.

tossed on high, and from every throat was roared tho royal salute Bayete. # "A pretty sightto see, forsooth," quoth Dingaan, "but these soldiers are too well drilled who have never done me service, nor the Black One who was before me, and this Slaughterer'is too good a cap tain, I say. Come hither, ye twain," he cried aloud, so the Wolf Brethren strode forward and stood before the king, and for awhile they looked upon one another.

"How are you named?" said Dingaan. "We are named Bulalio the Slaugh terer and Galazi the Wolf, O king," said Umslopogaas, "Was it thoti who didst send a certain message to the Black One who is dead, Bulalio?" "Yes, O king, I sent a message, but from all I hare heard Masjlo, my mes senger, gave more than the message, for he stabbed the Black One. Masilo had an evil heart." Now Dingaan winced, for he knew well that he himself and one Umbova had stabbed the Black One, but he thought that this outland chief had not heard that tale, so he eaid no more of the message. "How is it that ye dare to come be fore me armed? Know ye not the rule that he who cornea armed before the king dies?" "We have not heard that rule, 0 king," said Umslopogaas. "Moreover, there is this to be told—by virtue of the ax I bear I rule alone. If I am seen without the ax then may any man take my place who can, for the ax is chief of the People of the Ax, and he who holds it is the servant." "A strange law," said Dingaan, "but let it pass. And thou, Wolf, what hast thou to say of that great club of thine?" "There is this to be told of the club. O king," answered Galazi, "by virtue of the club I guard my life; if 1 am seen without the club then may any man take my life who can, for the club is my Watcher, not I watcher of the club." "Never wast thou nearer to the losing of both club and life," said Dingaan angrily. "It may be so, O king," answered the Wolf. "When the hour is then without a doubt shall the Watcher cease from his watching." "Ye are a strange pair," quoth Din gaan. "Where have ye been now, and what is your business at the Place of the Elephant?" "We have been m a far land, O king," answered Umslopogaas. "We have wandered m a far land to search for a flower to be a gift to a king, and m our searching we have trampled a Swazi garden flat, and yonder are some of those who tended it," and he pointed to the captives, "and without are the cattle that plowed it." "Good! Slaughterer, I see the gar deners and hear the lowing of the cattle, but what of the flower? Where is this flower you went so far to dig m Swazi soil? Was it a lily bloom, perchance?" "It was a lily bloom, O king, and yet, alast the lily has withered. Nothing is left but the stalk, white and withered as are the bones of men," "What meanest thou?" said Dingaan, starting to his feet. 1 "That the king shall learn," answered Umslopogaas, and turning he spoke a word to the captains who were behind him. Presently the ranks opened up, and from the rear of the companies four men ran forward. On their shoulders they bore a stretcher, and on the stretch er lay something wrapped about with raw ox hides and bound around with rimpis. The men saluted and laid the stretcher before the Mng. "Open!" said the Slaughterer, and they opened, and there within the hides, packed m salt, lay the body of a girl who once was tall and fair. "Here lies the lily stalk, O king," said Umslopogaas, pointing with the ax, "but if her flower blooms on any air it is not here." Now Dingaan stared. "Take away this carrion and cast it to the dogs!" he cried. "Take it away, and thou, Slaughterer, tell me now how it came about that the maid was slain. It' will be well for thee if thou hast a good answer, for know thy life hangs on the words." Bo Umpslopogaas told the king all that tale which had been made ready against the wrath of Dingaan. And when he had finished Galazi told his tale of how he had seen the soldier slay the maid and m his wrath had slain the sol dier. Then certain Gf the captains who had seen the soldier and the maid lying m one death came forward and spoke to it. Now Dingaan was sorely angered, "Get you hence, you and your peo ple," he said to the Wolf Brethren. "I take the cattle and the captives. Be thankful that I take not all your lives also—first because ye have dared to make war without my word and second ly because, having made war, ye have bo brought it about that though ye bring me the body of her I sought ye do not bring the life." Now, when the king spoke of taking the lives of all the People of the As Umslopogaas smiled grimly and glanced at his companies. Then saluting the king he turned to go. But as he turned a man sprang forward from the ranks and called to Dingaan, saying: "Is it granted that 1 may speak the truth before the king and afterward sleep m the king's shadow?"



[" Now, this was that man who had been captain of the guard of the gat© that night when three passed out through the archway and" two returned—that man whom Umslopogaas had degraded from his rank. "Speak on, thou art safe," said Din gaan. "O long, thy ears have been filled with lies," said the soldier. "Hearken, 0 king; I was captain of the guard of the gate on that night of the slaying of the Halakazi. Three came to the gate of the mountain—they were Bulalio, the Wolf G-alazi and another. That other was tall and slim, bearing a shield high, bo. As the third passed the gate, the kaross he wore brushed against me and slipped aside. Beneath that kaross was no man's breast, O king, but the shape of a woman, well nigh white m color and very fair to see. In drawing back the kaross the third one moved the shield. Behind that shield was no man's face, O king, but the face of a girl love lier than the moon, .and having eyes brighter than the stars. Three went j out at the motmtain gate, O king; only two returned, and peeping after them methought that I saw the third running swiftly across thß plains as a young maid runs, 0 king. One thing more, king of the world, the best of the captives and the cattle are not here for a gift to thee; they are at the kraal of Bulalio, chief of the People of the As. I have spoken, O king—yes, because my heart loves not lies I have spoken the truth, and now do thou protect me from these Wolf Breth ren, O king, for they are very fierce." Now, all the while that the traitor told his tale Umslopogaas inch by inch was edging nearer to him and yet nearer, till at length he might have touched him with an outstretched spear. None noted him save I, Umbova, alone, and perchance Galazi, for all were watching the face of Dingaan. "Fear not the Wolf Brethren, sol dier," gasped Dingaan, rolling his red eyes, "the paw of the Lion guards thee, my servant." Ere the words had left his lips the Slaughterer leaped. He leaped full on to the traitor, seized him with his hands, and broke him as a child breaks a stick. He broke him, and cast Mm dead before Dingaan, crying: "Take thy servant, king. Surely he sleeps m thy shadow!" Now Dingaan spoke, and his voice came thick with rage. "Slay himl" he hissed. "Slay the dog and all with him." "Now we come to a game which I can play," answered CJmslopogaas. "Ho! People of the As! will you stand to be slaughtered like sheep?" Then for answer a great shout went up—a shout and a roar of laughter. And this was the shout: '"No, Slaughterer, not so are we mind ed!" and right and left they faced to meet the foe, while from all along the , companies came the crackling sound of shaken shields. Back sprang Umslopogaas to head his men; forward leaped the soldiers of the king to work the king's will, if so they might, And Galazi the Wolf, he also sprang forward toward Dingaan, and as he sprang swung up the Watcher, crying m a great voice: "Hold!" Again there was silence, for men saw that the shadow of the Watcher lay dark upon the head of Dingaan. "It is a pity that many should die when one will suffice," cried the Wolf again. "Let a blow be struck and where his shadow lies there shall the Watcher be, and lo\ the world shall lack a king. A word, king!" Now Dingaan looked tip at the great man who stood above him. "Begone m peace!" he cried, "A good word for thee, king," said the Wolf, grinning, and slowly he drew himself backward toward the compan ies, saying: "Praise the king! The king bids his children go m peace." But Dingaan would have called to the soldiers to fall upon the People of the Ax. Only I staid him, saying: "Thy death is m it, O king. The Slaughterer will grind such men as thou hast here beneath bis feet, and then j once more shall the Watcher look upon thee." Now Dingaan saw that this was true and gave no command. Still he must have blood, so he turned on me. "Thou art a traitor, Umbova, as 1 have known for long, and as yonder dog served his faithless servant so I will serve thee," and he smote at me with the assegai m his hand. But I saw the stroke and springing high into the air avoided it. Then I turned and fled swiftly as I might, and after me came certain of the People of the Ax. Moreover, they saw me coming, and headed by Umßlopogaas, who walk ed the last of all, ran to meet me. Then the soldiers who followed me hung back out of reach of the ax. "Here with the king is no place for me any longer, my son," I said to Umslopo gaas. "Fear aot, my father; I will find you a place," he answered. Then I called a message to the soldiers .who followed me, saying: "Tell this to the king, that he has done ill to drive me from him, for I, Umbova, set him on the throne and I alone can hold him there. Tell him this also, that yet worse will he do to seek me where I am, for that day when we are once more face to face shall be his day of death." i Then we marched from the kraal Um gugundhlovu. This of Dingaan. When he heard my message he once more grew afraid, for he knew me to be no liar. Therefore it was that for awhile he held his hand, sending no impi to smite Umslopogaas lest perchance it might come about that I should bring him to his death. And before the fear had worn away it happened that his hands were full with the war with the Amaboona because of his slaughter of the white people, and he had no soldiers to spare iwith whom to wreak vengeance on a jystty chief living far away.

! CHAPTER XXVn.

"35.0V0 TEIXS UMSLOPOGAAS THE SECRET OF HIS BIETH. | Now, afterward, as we went upon our road, Umslopogaas told me of the find ing of Nada. I When I hea*cl that Nada, my daugh ter, yet lived I wept for joy, though, with Umslopogaas, I was torn with

I Ere the words "had left Ms lips the Slough \ terer leaped.

THE A HB i TON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, OCTOBER ~20n; i 898

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HOW IS IT the A morn's can sell ao cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is less thaa one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robbbt Ajccobn's, Havaloek Street, where you will get thorn good as well as cheap. WANTIb Known- "The Corner" is the place to buy yoar Spring Outfit for the Show. Everything new.—Nobth 00T1 AND HEFIORD,



WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker'in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beßt what to Ret. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Pepairs done at once. Beet Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton.



\ "GOD MADE THE ''GOD MADE THE ( ?ountrv, Man made [|F£ jsj ]}|[ COUHIRY Country, Man made ■he ! own. "-Ooivpf r TIIE Town "— Cowper IS Pleasanfer, as well as Healthier, than Life£in Town—but it comes more expensive, chit fly— > Becanse—PßicKS abe fo mcch Higher m the ( THK REASON WHx ? J COUNTRY THAN THEY AXE IN TilK TOWN. ( WHY ? Tins is joßt why so many Ladies shop with v*, for by doing bo they nob only", nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHKAPER ! THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, J CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice 1" OTS of Ladies resident m the Country vieit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly -*-• with us— Shopping by Post C Shopping by Post COSTS NOTH.NG BUT ] XV POST 3OST3 NOTHING BUT A2d STAMP. (-L>XXUO±. A2d gTAMp> All that Ladies residing m places distant from Christehurcb, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to writedown require ments as fully and plainly us possible, enclose stamps, watal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. "Z! <Bfflß I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I StWi Arenas faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came unperson to our establishment and did her buying at the counter. OUR SPECIAL o —*—» «S H IPMIENTB f JUST ) ( TTJOT ") j \ Qji i just r X°^ SPUING & SUMMER GOLDS •'"* Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, j MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BOiS' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for raade-to order Suits and Sin^'e have jußt|Jbeen opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rmwillli* / itrafliivn Latest Noveltijes Newest Stalks Opdlldllf f~ IITROIIVd Kewest Styles Are thia Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, BpoeialJy Shipped to us by our London House, (189 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) fcTSK I OUK ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE 1 S'ST. OF SPRINGS AISO WTJM.M.ISR GOODS, Is now m course of preparation, [and Jwill be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will|be sent post free ; on application, to any address m thejColony: IN THE IMEANTIME— Our' Goods arb j ]J^K DIES °| Our Goo s abb Cheaper, Fresher, ; "^ Oheapeb, Fresher, ani> more f-TYLisii J SHOUJ. D WRITE FOR AND MORE STyLISH than those Obtain-1' ' " than thoseObtain r -„ „co™. [ p ATTERNS , ™ »-c°- W. STRANGE & CO.. MEROJANT?,:MANLFACTURERS, & FAMILY LRAPiiRS, CHRISTCHORCH. 66 IMMENSK ARRIVALS OF li' NKW SPUING GOODS "d DRESS AND FASHION. A NDREW ORR^is Openicg up a Second Shipment of New Spring Goods, exj" lonic.'] 55 Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets as Patterns 33"Dozen ladies Kid Glovea, four button, Is 6d, guaranteed The Correct Boater, trimmed with band and bow Novelties m New Dresses, including the Irogonal Glyater New Prints and Fancy Blouses Latest Un-todate Goods m the Show Room Novelties m Cycling Gloves, Sunshades, Ribbons and Flowers Japanese Silks m all the shades Fancy Silk for Blouses, m Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, m Great Variety Linoleum, and Floorcloths m all widths Grand Stock of Men's Clothing, Hats, and X TmbreHas A large Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes DRESSMAKING—SpeciaI Attention, Fit and Style, all that could beldesired. INSPECTION INVITED, ANDREW ORR. TO MY CLIENTS. T A M PR E PJA RED TO DISPOSE OF AN V SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS |SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST^POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. lx> would be well to give me particulars prior to aheep^being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



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PUBLIC NOTICES ""REMOVAL HOTIOE. T^XTKING Building Operations I have JBEMQVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.&. R. J.~GUY, {SADDLE R, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. UNDBILI..J [E. UVDllhb T H UNDKILL AftD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, F URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. * A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE just opened up their newly imported Stock of Fishing 1 Tackle. FLIES, MINNOWS, TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3REAT VARIETY. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY O3MPETITIt? PriBMBBBS, Tinsmiths, & Gasfittebs. Hob and cold water laid cnj at tbe shortest notice. A LARGE STOCK OF TANKS, BATHS, SINKS, FUMPS, Eiu TO SELECT^ROM.j ESTIMATESJGIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLEY Bbos. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you thab I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aaaets Board, ia still trading under the name of RolHbb & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to aek you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, W/KiNUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with fireb-elass ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a Bupply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Storeß of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKS.NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. ~~ E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING «rs'aanged premises with tbe Fanners' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above Aa soclatiou at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER. WANTED Known—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, Is lid per Sack, or 2 Bags for 3s 9d ; further reduc tions by the ton. Beauty of Hebron, 251 b« I for la ; Early Rubies, 20ibs for Is, at FLET chbr Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ~RS R, J: HUGHBB, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m accouche ment cases at her residence, Triaßgle, Ashburton, Every care and attention iven. 8 FOB JSAL.E, If| ACRES If| 1U ACRES JLU TJIIRST-CLABS Land Fronting Middle JL; Road, Allenton ; either as a whole or m two allotments of five acres each. Eaey terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK i



Frank Curtis, THE LEADING "Wa,tcliiM.alcer, & Jewell©**, EA.ST STREET, HAS just opened up FRE^H LINES nearly every dppartmeut. New Btock Of Kother>m'<^ Watches* to ti»nd. Jewelled m six holes, compema .ion ballaooos, he ivy casts, hunting and open faced, latest movements, keyless, and key winding. Alao a new Hue of WALTH A»l WATCHES, whioh are well worth inspection. Best) value ia Nickel and other [cheap" Watches m Aehburton. Largest) and best stook of Engagement and Gem Rings* I give especial value m thia line, making it ft speciality. GOLD * SILVER BROOCH KS. (Noveltie: Neat charms and Greenstone Pendants m every variety. SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES Accarately fitted with latest sight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AII my Spectacles are of English Manufacture. Beware of cheap French and foreign goods. D.d Jewellery remade into latest designs at moderate charges. Watches and Cloaks repaired with accuracy and promptitude. FRAh'K CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAT Yon can SAVE MONEY if yon Bay your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton. BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and.Comtort.Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercisedj}as to Formation of the Feet. Wotkmaaahip and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOiO, L*t« MoDOKALD & MoDIAKMID. ALWAYS BEiENSBER THIS And don't lorget to let your Friends and Children know it: THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED WATCHMAKING & JEWELLERY Businces m Ashburton IS ) George Jesson's, (Late J S Quito) EAST STREET. T F YOUR Watch or Clock is oub of order, tt>ke if. to Iho OLD SHOP, and don't forget that a!i t!v; I ateat and Best) Goods m WATUtfES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY are there to ohc jae from, at prices to suit all. REPAIRS oi all kinds promptly executed on tb* premises, at strictly moderate charges J. V. DE BEEE, THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS* NEW GOODS A LARGE \ STOCK of the^|Newesb, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewbllbjsy. INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked ia Plain Figures. Just received a line of Roxherham's Celebrated English Letbbs, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suit hard wear. A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Waiehew, (Ten to Twenty Years' Guabantbe, very highly recommended. Greenstone Is now very »shion~ able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPEDTAOLES. SPECTACLES. A tull Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, "THE BEVXUa" Light and Easy, will not rail off. BIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V. DE~BEEK, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice Materials m Novelty Colorings. See ours first.—MITCHELD & TWENKE NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchings, Glovep, Veilings, Laceß, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorh's. BICYCLE for Sale, very Cheap—Good j Koond>hand Safety Bicyole, ia first elftM oedtr*—Apply this office.