zimbi

"Indaba-zimbi," I said, "we can never cross this if we take six days."

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Roll over, Macumazahn," Indaba-zimbi hissed in my ear, "roll over and pretend to die -- quick! quick!"

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

"Indaba-zimbi," I said, changing the subject, "I have something to say," and I told him of the threats of Hendrika.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

That night as I sat outside the hut smoking -- for the weather was hot, and Stella was lying down inside -- old Indaba-zimbi came up, saluted, and squatted at my feet.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

But often and often in the after years I have thought of Indaba-zimbi and his beautiful simile and gathered comfort from it.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

And so through the glamour thrown upon them by Indaba-zimbi's will, that Zulu Impi seemed to see me transfixed with an assegai which never touched me.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Indaba-zimbi drew his mark in the shape of a little star, in humorous allusion to Stella's native name.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

At his feet lay the senseless form of little Tota, to my left squatted Indaba-zimbi, nodding his white lock and muttering something -- probably spells; while in front was my giant antagonist, his spear aloft and his plumes wavering in the gentle wind.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Indaba-zimbi, I found a deeper meaning in Stella's simplest word.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Then several of the indunas, or headmen, including old Indaba-zimbi, put their marks in witness.

Allan's Wife Henry Rider Haggard 1890