Zoola

My only other memory of Koomaylee, where we bedded down with the Madras Sappers, is of the Norton pumps, like a row of gigantic hallstands, spouting a never-ending stream of wonderful ice-cold water, utterly unlike the stale condensed sludge of Zoola, into the hundred-foot wooden reservoirs.

Flashman on the March Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 2005

But none of that was clear to me as we steamed into the dust and stink of Zoola on that fine February morning.

Flashman on the March Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 2005

While I listened to you to-night, Zoola, twice and thrice I wondered if you are not something more than you deem yourself to be.

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"No, Zoola," she answered, "you should have killed the snake while you were hot against him, since when your blood grows cold you can never do it, and he will live to bite you."

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"You should have killed him, Zoola," said Noie, "for now he will live to kill us."

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Good morrow to you, Zoola," said the sweet voice of Noie.

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"It may be so, Zoola, but what if the bird should find that it has no nest to fly to?"

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Her title was Lady of the Zulus, or more shortly, Zoola, which means Heaven.

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Surely on thy business, Zoola," answered Noie, scanning her curiously.

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890

As these appellations proved too lengthy for general use, even among the Bantu races, who have plenty of time for talking, ultimately it was shortened to Zoola alone, so that throughout that part of

The Ghost Kings Henry Rider Haggard 1890