Jeekie

"Jeekie," said Alan, "what did Fahni mean by that tale about white people?"

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," he asked again, "what happens to those people whom the Bonsas smell out?"

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," said Alan, "this fellow is mad after all, I think you had better go to the door and shout for the priests."

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," said Alan next morning, "I tell you again that I have had enough of this place, I want to get out."

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," he said when they were alone, "tell me, what makes that hellish idol swim about in the water picking out some people and leaving others alone?"

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," said Alan presently as they laboured at the fence, "that was not a leopard, it was a man."

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," said Alan, recovering himself, "listen to me; this is all infernal nonsense; we have gone through a great deal and the nerves of both of us are overstrained.

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," he called, "wake up those fellows and come and light the oil-stove.

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," he said, "ask the Asika if I am mad, or if she is.

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Jeekie," said Alan, "can you not find a messenger?

A Yellow God: an Idol of Africa Henry Rider Haggard 1890