Nkuku

“There are thorns and there are thorns,” Nkuku said judiciously, noting it.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

And the bearers — Nkuku, Yedo, Bomani and Najja — contributed in no small part.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

There were a good many more jests before we parted — Nkuku had some sly advice for me having to do with snakes and bathing-pools — but in time, they left.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

As it was, I had Nkuku withdraw it in one swift yank, and clapped a wad of clean cloth in place lest it had pierced an artery.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Matters might have fallen out differently that night if Imriel had not been asleep in the tent with us; as it was, it merely made me think — and suggest to Imri with no especial tact that he might enjoy bunking with Bizan or Nkuku the following night, which he did with a good will, for any display of affection between Joscelin and I gladdened him.

Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

Then, having scored one success, Grosvenor attempted another by suggesting that Jantje and 'Nkuku should be entrusted with the inspanning and driving of the wagon, which could be accomplished with much greater facility if the oxen were handled by those to whom they were accustomed.

The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886

A few minutes later, while Jantje and 'Nkuku were superintending the watering of the oxen, some half-dozen women, carrying baskets poised upon their heads, were seen approaching from the village.

The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886

Mechanically the whole party came to a halt to see what was the matter, while Jantje and 'Nkuku began shouting to each other in greatly excited tones, and the oxen which were drawing the wagon began to low, snort, sniff the air, stamp excitedly on the ground, and lunge at each other with their long horns.

The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886

Then, while Jantje and 'Nkuku loosed the oxen and drove them to the water-hole, Ramoo Samee prepared a couple of cups of strong black coffee, which Mafuta carried into the tent; and as the

The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886

Breakfast was soon over; and while Jantje and 'Nkuku were away, rounding-up the cattle and driving them in, preparatory to inspanning,

The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886