| 单词 | Matabele |
| 例句 | She knew it didn’t make sense that she, a Shona child, had a Matabele mother. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Since the Jongwe family was suspicious of white people, they probably wouldn’t welcome a Matabele woman either. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Unlike her own village, Efifi was a mixture of Shona, Tonga, and Matabele, with one Afrikaner thrown in. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It learned how the Matabele ants carried their young at the center of a line while the soldiers ran along the outside. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She had been taught that the Matabele, traditional enemies of her people, were as cruel as hyenas. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z From the shadows of the canopy to the rustle of Matabele ants in the dry grass, the whole grove vibrated with watchful attention. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z In six pages he manages to mention dining with Matabele tribesmen in Zimbabwe, Easter at a “remote cabin in Patagonia” and “weird and wonderful food in Oaxaca, Mexico.” Books of The Times: The Manly Art of Cooking Has Its Bards 2011-05-31T23:55:18Z In Mozambique, Wilson studied the Matabele ant, a species that favors termites as food. Review | The amazing adventures of ants 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z In Zimbabwe, the military campaign against the Matabele was known as “Gukurahundi” — a rain that washes away husks after the corn has been reaped. U.S. told to come clean about knowledge of 1980s Mugabe massacres in Zimbabwe 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z This category was expanded beyond the dissidents to include thousands of members of the Matabele people from the same ethnic group as Mr Mugabe's opponent at the time, Joshua Nkomo. Can post-Mugabe vote heal Zimbabwe? 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z Matabele ants, native to sub-Saharan Africa, lay siege to the termite colonies they eat by the hundreds, braving the potentially life-threatening bites of large soldier termites that defend them. 'Paramedic' Ants Are the First to Rescue and Heal Their Wounded Comrades 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Last year, a study found that after each raid, Matabele ants carry comrades with nonfatal injuries back to the nest. Watch these African ants treat comrades injured on the field of battle 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Despite this level of Matabele aggression, Wilson anoints a garden ant of the Amazonian rainforest, Camponotus femoratus, with the “most ferocious” status. Review | The amazing adventures of ants 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z Scientists on Wednesday described the unique rescue behavior of the African Matabele ants, called Megaponera analis, after observing them in Ivory Coast's Comoé National Park, but did not ascribe charitable motives to the insects. Ants march into battle and rescue their wounded comrades 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The name Long Shields refers to the Matabele warriors of the late 19th century who were known as “the people of the long shields,” for the tall rawhide shields they carried into battle. Zimbabwe’s lion guard program helps protect rural villages 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The name Long Shields refers to the Matabele warriors of the late 19th century who were known as "the people of the long shields," for the tall rawhide shields they carried into battle. Zimbabwe's innovative lion guard program protects both rural communities and lions 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Scientists excavated six Matabele ant colonies and brought them back to the lab. Watch these African ants treat comrades injured on the field of battle 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Then, in the 1940s, the trade unions formed in Bulawayo were led by shop stewards who also captained the Zimbabwean teams Matabele Highlanders and Red Army. The prison where murderers play for Manchester United | David Goldblatt 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z This car was powered by two Sunbeam Matabele engines, which dated back to the First World War. Bloodhound Diary: Talking big engines 2013-09-03T12:48:21Z Does the stalwart Matabele Seared with many a cruel scar, Ere he gives his life so freely, Hail you King Lobengul�? Punch, or the London Charivari, November 25, 1893 2012-04-23T02:00:30.783Z Was passing eulogy on Rhodes and the Chartered Company, forasmuch as, whilst certainly mowing down the Matabele with the Maxim gun, they had spread the benefits of civilisation, "extending railways, extending telegraphs, extending roads." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, November 18, 1893 2012-04-12T02:00:26.587Z Before they had been settled very long, Matabele Zulus under Moselekatse attacked Mabua, and there was once again a complete division of tribe. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z There had been a great hunt among the Matabeles to the north, and a large herd had been driven some way south of the Limpopo. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z Among the Matabele, “before a war the doctors concoct a special medicine, and taking some of the froth from it, mark with it the forehead of those who have already killed a man.” Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z He has lived, he tells me, eighteen years in South Africa and fought for us against the Matabele. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z The funny thing is that this fellow is really the god of the Mashonas, yet the Matabele put absolute faith in him. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The Matabele chief was heard to say, as he lifted his head to follow the course of the club as it soared—“You are blinding me—you are breaking my neck.” By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Had the Matabele turned hostile, and was a party of them threatening attack? The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z To bewitch any one, according to Matabele belief, it is sufficient to spread medicine on his path or in his hut. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z Not only had eruptions taken place with tribes still further north, but the Matabele had also been quarrelling among themselves. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars They had one little son, whom they had left in Durban, and who was to be brought up to them as soon as the trouble with the Matabele was finally adjusted. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The Hlubis managed to escape to a fairly strong position on the western bank of the Caledon River, before being overtaken by the pursuing Matabele. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z A score of Matabele warriors rose from among the long grass, and, uttering their fierce vibrating war-shout, flung themselves upon him. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising He had read a book by your English army officer, Captain Harris, who was up in the country just before we turned out Moselikatse and his Matabele. Tales of South Africa “If they had been Zulus, or Swazis, or Matabele, they would have rushed in upon us, and finished it at once.” The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars We must either once and for all put down the power of the Matabele, or get out. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Then the Matabele fell back for a few hundred yards and halted. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z But in his heart of hearts the Matabele warrior thought that the chances of his former master being still in the land of the living were so small as to be not worth reckoning with. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising He had had hard times during the war with the Matabele, and had lost more than half his cattle. Tales of South Africa “It must have been a party of Matabele,” the chief said; “they often come into my territory to steal cattle; they are bad men—my people are very good.” The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars It was popularly stated that this little crowd had an excellent chance of meeting a Matabele impi, and being cut off before they had gone twenty miles. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z We have lived for years gathering roots under the spears of Matiwanè; we will now remain as subjects of the chief of the Matabele.” By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The big Matabele, pressing him hard against the thorn fence, had him at his mercy. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising We were all curious to see the place, and one of the first objects shown to us was the small tree under which the Matabele king dispensed his bloody judgments. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal “It was upon the third day after I had left the Matabele.” The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars It would have been better for me to have told any of the secrets of the Matabele and the Makalikas than this. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z All the other Matabele within reach were killed, the cattle were quickly collected, and the Hlubis fled to the eastward. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Umlimo dance Matabele call him,” replied the savage, who was listening intently. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Just near it were blocks of fine-looking coal from the Matabele Gold Reefs and Estates Company. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal Poor chap, he was killed in the Matabele rising in ’96. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising There’s trouble brewing again with these Matabele fellows. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z One night the Hlubis were attacked by a Matabele force, but they scattered under cover of the darkness, without making any resistance. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The first shock over of surprise and dismay, the Matabele dropped down into cover and began to return the fire with considerable spirit. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising “Is there in Rhodesia plenty of land beyond what is required for the Matabele and the Mashonas?” Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal The Governor of the fort yonder was at Tété with his Excellency when the Matabele arrived, and told his tale. The Ruined Cities of Zululand It was realised that no progress of any consequence could be made, no real advancement furthered until the question of the Matabele powers was settled for ever. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z They had not long to wait—the whole Matabele impi advanced stealthily towards the Hlubi encampment, but it fell into the ambush and was cut to pieces. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z The place might be attacked nightly by all the Matabele in Rhodesia for all she cared. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising There are two daily papers, the Bulawayo Chronicle and Matabele Times, sold at 3 pence per copy. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal He doubted not that Masheesh had been sent to bring down the Matabele warriors upon him, in which case he should lose the promised reward. The Ruined Cities of Zululand I rode off with two other men, and we hadn’t gone a hundred yards when hordes of Matabele rushed out on us from the bush ahead, waving their assegais and yelling. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The Matabele force was returning, laden with booty, from a raid upon the Basuto. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Then Nidia noticed that this Matabele had by no means an unpleasant face; indeed, she could hardly believe that he belonged to the same race as the fiends who had slaughtered the Hollingworths. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Yes; the Matabele found it so, and there are still many cattle there despite the rinderpest. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal Turning to the Matabele, the missionary spoke long and earnestly; but the chief kept a dogged silence, shaking his head from time to time, then looking up into the speaker’s face. The Ruined Cities of Zululand This battle was afterwards officially described as the Battle of Shangani, and the Matabele losses were about five hundred whilst our forces had lost one man, with six wounded. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The latter part of the message was supposed to be secret, but it was communicated to Sidinanè by one of the Hlubis belonging to the Matabele force. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Imagine it a bright moonlight night, and that valley bottom crowded with about half the Matabele fighting-men, all ranged in crescent formation, looking up at the cave there. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The exhibit of the Ellen Reef of the United Matabele Claims Development Company showed distinct gold. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal “No, Matabele, no,” answered the missionary, “it was a potent poison which did the work; and Umhleswa had everything to gain by the death, Luji had nothing.” The Ruined Cities of Zululand These returned a couple of days later and reported that the Matabele were massed in large numbers about thirty or forty miles to the north of Buluwayo. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The great place of the Matabele chief was close to the present site of Potchefstroom, in the Transvaal, at a spot then called Ezinyosini, which means “the place of bees.” By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Jonémi had fallen in with the Matabele, even as he had expected. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Next were exhibits from the Matabele Sheba Gold Mining Company: dark quartz, of which there were fourteen specimens. Through South Africa His Visit to Rhodesia, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal Can the Matabele warrior assert it as his own faith? The Ruined Cities of Zululand But the days went by and the King of the Matabele did not materialise. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z A number had already submitted to the Matabele chief, and been incorporated in his regiments. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z There had been a lull in the firing so far, but now the Matabele on the rock ridge began to open on the house from that side. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising It was evident that this was an important stronghold and rallying point for the Matabele impis in the field. In the Whirl of the Rising “The Matabele brave has cared for his own skin, and has fled to the mountains, like the rest of them,” replied the missionary. The Ruined Cities of Zululand The Matabele were broken and dispersed, and life in the country was now secure. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z One of the “boys” was missing, and that the one who had seemed to be overhearing when they had talked on that dangerous topic—Hlangulu, the Matabele. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland If, as you surmise, he really is off his chump, why, for that very reason the Matabele won’t hurt him, and for the same reason he will be the reverse of an acquisition to us.” John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The appearance of some armed Matabele had driven them into hiding almost within sight of poor Tewson’s homestead, and for long the fall bitterness of death was on those three. In the Whirl of the Rising They have done better by us than your favourite Matabele. The Ruined Cities of Zululand It is the Matabele whom we have to fear—cruel, ferocious brutes—” “Did Judy leave no message for me?” The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The Matabele was standing around, lending a hand here or there whenever he saw an opportunity. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland And they all roared louder than ever, the besieging Matabele the while deciding that Makíwa was a madder beast than even they had reckoned him. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Both entered the stable, and but for the crackle of firing and hissing and yells of the Matabele, a sound might have been heard like that of drilling a hole in a mud wall. In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabele had been in great force, during the short engagement, and now with his long assegai dyed red with blood, stalked solemnly beside the missionary, who walked with great difficulty. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Oh, they have been making preparations for some time, but very quietly, so as not to give the Matabele the advantage of knowing our plans. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Isipau!” cry some of the Matabele, who have seen and recognised him. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland A big Matabele warrior was half in the room; another, quick as thought, drove his assegai clean through the Cockney prospector. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising If we show ourselves too soon we might get shot in mistake for Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising “It would appear,” said the missionary, who was busy preparing some skins of birds he had shot, “that a strong party of the Matabeles have joined their king.” The Ruined Cities of Zululand There is a chance of some interesting fighting first, though, for the Matabele are twenty thousand strong, all in fighting trim, and as ferocious as the Zulus from whom they are descended. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z The enemy is upon them, and one of the horses, scared by the terrible Matabele battle-hiss, and the waving of shields and the leaping of dark, fantastically arrayed forms, refuses to be caught. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland A squad, having taken possession of the said ridge, was hastening the departure of the retreating Matabele. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising His head, too, was surmounted by the small Matabele ring. In the Whirl of the Rising “See, there are a lot of Matabeles,” exclaimed Hughes. The Ruined Cities of Zululand She said she was afraid of being eaten by Lobengula, the King of the Matabele. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z He saw, too, that the Matabele had noted their brief success, and were rushing forward with redoubled energy and shouts of exultation to secure at any rate this one victim. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The two foremost Matabele dropped dead, while the three men stationed behind the house were in position at once, and simply raked the whole crowd. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising There are abundant traces that a large number of Matabele have occupied this ground for hours. In the Whirl of the Rising Masheesh rode on, and in a few moments, a low guttural cry was heard, and the Matabele was seen, halting under a tree, and signing with his spear for the rest to come on. The Ruined Cities of Zululand I think longer, because he served through the Matabele rising. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion For all trace remaining of the latter, the whole Matabele nation might have vanished into thin air. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The Matabele were evidently in sufficient force to render them over-confident, and, indeed, they were hardly careful to remain under shelter. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising I wish when we set our trap then we had put enough stuff to blow every one of those Matabele devils to his own place, instead of a dozen or so.” In the Whirl of the Rising Come along, Masheesh,” cried Hughes, elated beyond measure, and letting the Arab he rode feel the spur, he dashed away followed by the Matabele brandishing his assegai. The Ruined Cities of Zululand So you were out in the Matabele rebellion?” said Da Costa, looking at the other with newly-awakened interest. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion At the same time a cross fire from among the boulders where Sybrandt and some others are lying, throws the Matabele into a momentary but demoralising muddle of consternation. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Now, every man Jack of your Matabele Police imagines himself a bigger man than the old indunas of the country before whom he used to shake in his shoes. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising And at the sight, louder and more ferocious swelled the hideous Matabele death-hiss. In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabele chief spoke volubly, frequently using the word “Tati,” and then pointing to the river which was running near them, calling it sometimes the Sabe, sometimes the Ouro. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Over and over again I have seen there the wonderful bravery and resourcefulness of the women when the tribes of Zulu or Matabeles have been out on the war path against the white settlers. Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts There are a lot of Matabele after you, I struck their spoors.” The Triumph of Hilary Blachland His whole aspect differed as widely as possible from the pure-blood Matabele, which is scarcely surprising, seeing that he could boast no strain of that warrior race. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The wrath of the latter found vent in bitter curses, and blood-curdling promises of vengeance upon the whole Matabele race. In the Whirl of the Rising A party of natives were seen approaching, among whom was the Matabele chief. The Ruined Cities of Zululand He had seen life, had Bough, at the goldfields and at the diamond-mines, and as a trooper through the Zulu and Matabele campaigns, and he was ready to talk about what he had seen. The Dop Doctor “Man, but I’d like to see those Matabele chaps, and have a shot at a lion.” The Triumph of Hilary Blachland In front of them about a dozen Matabele squatted in a semicircle. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising “Large force of Matabele coming up the road, sir,” reported the first. In the Whirl of the Rising Yes, and are of a pale yellow colour instead of brown, like the one which treated me so unceremoniously in the country of the Matabele. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Straight as Matabele spears it comes down, sending pedestrians who have grown indifferent to shell-fire to huddle under cover, adding to the wretchedness of life in trench or bombproof as nothing else can. The Dop Doctor These wonderful Matabele of yours are miserable devils after all. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland No; if only for the reason that the cave the Umlimo is supposed to speak from is one that no man could get into or out of—at least, so the Matabele say. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising We was not able to help outside, only four of us, but we was ready to shoot from here if the Matabele had come near enough.” In the Whirl of the Rising You sent for us and we came, consequently besides the safeguard of the king of the Matabele we have yours.” The Ruined Cities of Zululand Think of them struggling up here in the early days, and undaunted by the horrors of the Matabele rebellions, going steadily on with their railways, making their homes! The Rhodesian Squirming like snakes through the long grass and bush, the Matabele advance, stopping every now and again to reconnoitre. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland He had come to Rhodesia with the early Pioneers, and having served through the Matabele war of 1893, had elected to remain in the country. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising With the arrival—the timely arrival—of the relieving force an hour or so ago, the mist had suddenly rolled back; retreating as though still to curtain their flight, simultaneously with the demoralised Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising The party consisted of the Europeans and the Matabele chief, together with Umhleswa and about thirty of his tribe. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Remember about that one up in the Matabele country that was full of cracks and passages, and had four or five caves one above another?” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War He travelled but slowly, peering cautiously over every rise prior to surmounting it, not needlessly either, for once he came upon a Matabele picket, the glow of whose watch-fire was concealed behind a great rock. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland We topped the bank, and there, five hundred yards in front to the left, stood several hundred Matabele! The Red True Story Book Thought he’d like to see something of the country perhaps, and the Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabele, speaking quickly, and in an excited voice, looked up at the missionary as he did so, pointing to the little animal. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Well," continued Jack, "I heard to-day that he was not killed by the Matabele, but was hanged in Bulawayo for murder. Uncanny Tales The Matabele, however, asked no questions, and if a quick, fleeting look across his mask-like countenance, as they took their way onward through the starlight, betrayed his feelings it was all that did. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The Matabele came on furiously down the open. The Red True Story Book There came out to receive him an elderly Matabele, whose business it was to look after the cattle and whom he reckoned trustworthy. In the Whirl of the Rising The process was a slow one, and it was afternoon before the long line of the Matabele approached. The Ruined Cities of Zululand At that time it was doubtful if the Zulus, Matabeles, and Basutos were to be trusted, and consequently the position of the Colonel in supreme command was one of great responsibility. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 The last instance that we have seems to have happened early in November, when an armed force of Matabele crossed into Mashonaland, raiding and threatening at their own sweet will. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Also there was another testimony—that of the bones of the dead Matabele, the majority of whom had clearly fallen shot through the brain. The Red True Story Book In telling Ancram that the Matabele were likely to give trouble in the event of a further extensive destruction of their cattle, Lamont had been indulging in prophecy that was a good deal in nubibus. In the Whirl of the Rising Singling out the wounded buck, the Matabele brave followed it. The Ruined Cities of Zululand The Matabeles then went on the warpath and Dr. Jameson took the field against them. An African Adventure The Matabele, foiled in his cupidity, would have no further motive for guiding him into safety. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland At some period during the fray, so say the Matabele, the white men began to 'sing.' The Red True Story Book It was to conceal the deadly weapon wherewith he had compelled the treacherous Matabele to abandon his murderous plan. In the Whirl of the Rising Here comes the Matabele chief; what has he got? The Ruined Cities of Zululand As soon as the Matabeles took refuge in the Matopos he boldly went out to parley with them. An African Adventure Up the slope, through the sparse bushes, a herd of cattle was threading—his cattle; and in the tall dark form of their driver he recognised Hlangulu, the Matabele. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The Matabele, brave as they were, could not face the incessant fire of the Maxims, and as to the Hotchkiss they developed a curious superstition. The Red True Story Book “I’d like to talk to a Matabele chief—didn’t you say he was a chief?” In the Whirl of the Rising Such was the case in the present instance, for one look at the Matabele’s face at once told Hughes that something was wrong. The Ruined Cities of Zululand A Matabele regiment raided the new town of Victoria and killed some of the Company's native servants. An African Adventure “Nkose!” replied the Matabele, effusively, striving to quell the dark look of fierce delight which shot across his sinister countenance. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland We had ridden into the middle of the Matabele nation. The Red True Story Book About an hour after Lamont had gone, two young Matabele came into the camp, and saluted pleasantly. In the Whirl of the Rising They took it in turns, the Matabele chief at first objecting, but ultimately taking his spell at it. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Following the last Matabele insurrection the Imperial Government which is represented in Rhodesia by a Resident Commissioner assumed control of the natives. An African Adventure The Matabele sat against a rock and smoked. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The Matabele were beaten in two pitched battles: that of the Shangani on October 25, and that of the Imbembezi on November 1. The Red True Story Book And, even as he spoke, more shots rang out, this time very near indeed, and with them mingled the roars and hisses of the attacking Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising “What is the matter with the Matabele?” asked Hughes, as he raised his eyes and saw Masheesh coming down among the huts in a manner very different from his usual stately pace. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Just as soon as it was unveiled the Matabeles expressed considerable astonishment over it. An African Adventure Well, the Matabele say there’s a big snake mounting guard over Umzilikazi’s remains. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland We splashed through, and the first thing we scouts knew on the other side was that we were riding into the middle of a lot of Matabele among some scherms, or temporary shelters. The Red True Story Book The latter was a young Matabele, tall and slight, and clad in nothing but an old shirt and a skin mútya. In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabele rode well, and he now came dashing along bestriding a small horse which had been given him. The Ruined Cities of Zululand It was impossible for the Matabeles to understand the wisdom of this procedure. An African Adventure Three savage-looking Matabele were squatted on the ground just within the camp. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Dr. McPherson would have borne the stamp, "Family physician of the Old School," even had he been found in the ranks of the Matabele army. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play The three Makalaka boys in the background sniggered, and this acted as a whip to the Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising Then came a warning cry from the Matabele warrior, and the next moment a line of dusky savages, armed with their assegais and war-clubs, swept round them. The Ruined Cities of Zululand On the wall in Rhodes' bedroom hangs the faded picture of an old and shriveled Matabele woman. An African Adventure “You are my father, Nkose,” replied the Matabele, holding forth his joined hands to receive it. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland A Matabele fellow had crept right up to the house in the darkness and was endeavouring to set fire to the place with a bundle of dry grass. Chatterbox, 1906 I could show you a pretty wild slice of it, and any number of Matabele at home, into the bargain.” In the Whirl of the Rising “We shall have plenty left to send the Matabele back a rich man,” said the missionary. The Ruined Cities of Zululand His tribesmen—the Matabeles—were put in their place by a strong hand and they remain put. An African Adventure His shaven head was surmounted just above the forehead by the small Matabele ring, a far less dignified-looking form of crest than the large Zulu one. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland With wonderful speed and activity two Matabeles swarmed up to the breach, their assegais in their mouths, and their savage faces appeared almost as quickly as it was realised that a hole had been made. Chatterbox, 1906 Well then, let’s cram him up that the Matabele are awful vindictive devils, and Zingela will never rest till he has his blood. In the Whirl of the Rising An Illaka, he called him, I believe, something of the same sort of black, as the Matabeles. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites For a hundred years before the white settlers came, the Matabeles and the Mashonas raised live stock. An African Adventure The Matabele led the way in long wiry strides—the horseman following. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland He pointed in a dignified way towards the Matabele impi in the distance. Chatterbox, 1906 In the light of their previous conversation it must be at least the Matabele war-cry, he decided. In the Whirl of the Rising A terrible feud between the Bantu tribes was then causing much violence and blood-spilling, and the Zulu chief Moselekalse, having driven the Bechuanas beyond the Limpopo, had established the kingdom of the Matabele. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 You pass from the green low-lands to the bare frontiers of the rocky domain where the Matabeles fled after the second war and where the Father of Rhodesia held his historic parleys with them. An African Adventure The band of Matabele who were in pursuit of Skelsey could not be far distant on his left. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland The movement surprised a score or so of Matabeles, who had approached very softly in the darkness—a kind of advance-guard, I suppose, sent to reconnoitre and report to the main body. Chatterbox, 1906 “Dot was one white man and one Matabele,” said the storekeeper, still intently scanning the approaching dust. In the Whirl of the Rising Treaty concluded between British and Lo Bengula, the Matabele king, in which he undertook not to cede territory to, or treat with, any foreign power without British consent. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 In the days immediately following the first Matabele war Rhodes had more trouble with concession-hunters than with the savages, the Boers, or the Portuguese. An African Adventure But this fissure was much smaller than the one he had fallen into with the Matabele chief, nor was it anything like as deep. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland I could hear the Matabeles running towards us, shouting and yelling furiously; the sound did not appear to be more than a very few yards away. Chatterbox, 1906 The place was divided into two enclosures, and the one in which the Matabele had secured a footing was the cattle kraal. In the Whirl of the Rising Not content with the loss of many of their number, their sheep and their cattle, the plucky Boers started forth to punish the Matabele. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 He lived up to this maxim even with the savage Matabeles from whom he wrested Rhodesia. An African Adventure The patrol had continued its retreat the night through, taking advantage of the known aversion of the Matabele—in common, by the way, with pretty nearly all other savages—to fighting in the dark. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland After this third attempt the Matabeles did not appear for half-an-hour. Chatterbox, 1906 “We could almost join these, only we don’t know how many Matabele there may be between us and them.” In the Whirl of the Rising He had fled from the "British tyrant" only to encounter the Matabele Zulu savage. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 The Matabeles seized this moment to strike again. An African Adventure He told, too, of the concourse of Matabele at the place itself next day, and of the auspicious climbing of the yoked cattle as they drew the body. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales He strode straight away, with these words, towards the Matabele hosts. Chatterbox, 1906 Clearly the Matabele were not quite satisfied as to the place being so innocent-looking and deserted as they had expected. In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabele, reigning in this vast now almost desolate region, soon became the terror of other tribes. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 After two months of negotiating the Matabeles were appeased and permanent peace, so far as the natives were concerned, dawned in Rhodesia. An African Adventure He would, however, thus have to pass through territories in the possession of the Matabele, who, under the powerful Chief Mozelekatse, had driven away the Makololo, its original possessors. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley With which he strode away towards the Matabele fellows. Chatterbox, 1906 “It’s a splendid sight, and we don’t get an opportunity of seeing a big Matabele regiment on the march every day, and in full war-paint too.” In the Whirl of the Rising The Matabeles and Mashona tribes between them contrived to render the country uninhabitable. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 The car was stationary and a blanketed Matabele, his teeth chattering with the cold, peered in at the window. An African Adventure Meanwhile the Matabele warriors—for such it afterwards proved they were—kept on advancing, shouting savagely, while Coffee and Chicory had been watching their masters attentively, waiting to see what course they would take. Off to the Wilds Being the Adventures of Two Brothers With one accord the Matabele hosts sprang to their feet; they gazed for a moment at Umkopo, who seemed to give some order in raised tones, his arms outstretched. Chatterbox, 1906 Some three hours earlier Lamont and a mere handful of men were pursuing a disorganised mass of the fleeing Matabele. In the Whirl of the Rising These operations were checked by the revolt of the Matabele and Mashona in 1896, but since that period gold mining has been steadily progressing. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 The moment that the second Matabele war began he hastened northward to the country that bore his name. An African Adventure The next factor to reckon with was the Matabele nation and its chief, Lobengula. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies There are few of the Matabeles who dare. Chatterbox, 1906 In this several Matabele warriors were lounging, some cooking food at a fire near the entrance. In the Whirl of the Rising In the midst of the Matabele war, just as the weary, half-starved horses which had carried his men eighty-seven miles drew near the stronghold of Wedza, Baden-Powell was exhilarated by a meeting with a lion. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' While Sir George Grey was King of the Cape, Moselekatsi was King of the Matabele, and the two exchanged greetings and gifts. The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. But the chiefs of the Matabele had retired into their fortresses in the Matoppo hills and could not be reached. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies I found every man in the place busily engaged, some in cutting down and removing everything within two hundred yards of the house which could serve the Matabeles for cover. Chatterbox, 1906 I send for Lo Bengula with the gentleman who will bring him this letter a blanket and a handkerchief for his great wife, who is the mother of all the Matabele nation. The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs In this flannel-shirt life of his, Baden-Powell has had many adventures, but few, I think, are more interesting in a subdued way than one he records in his diary of the Matabele campaign. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' How many of our native wars may not have had as their cause that last sentence in the plaint of the Matabele, a cause carefully concealed from the public eye? The Power of Womanhood, or Mothers and Sons A Book For Parents, And Those In Loco Parentis The Matabele impis continued for months in a state of excitement; and their forays made it far too dangerous for Rhodes or for others to go up there for some time. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies Umkopo, as the name suggests, had something to do with the Zulus or Matabeles. Chatterbox, 1906 Therefore he must now be satisfied with writing a letter to carry his regards to the son of the late King of the Matabele, our old friend Umzilikatse. The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs It was during the Matabele campaign that Baden-Powell came across a fine wild boar, which, he remarks, caused quite a flutter in his breast. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' His last good service to the Empire was given during the Matabele rising. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans Against these the Matabele with all their bravery could effect little. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies Now this was during the time of the first Matabele war, and I was, as a matter of fact, within the war-zone. Chatterbox, 1906 The adventurous Sebituane was harried by the Matabele in a new land of his choice. The Making of Religion Another narrow escape occurred during the Matabele campaign, when Baden-Powell was quietly and peacefully marching by the side of a mule battery. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' I was in both the Matabele wars, and I've seen a heap of other fighting which never got into the papers. Prester John I had received a C.B. for the Erzerum business, so what with these and my Matabele and South African medals and the Legion of Honour, I had a chest like the High Priest's breastplate. Mr. Standfast Billy was evidently gravely displeased to be asked to do so much for a mere Matabele: he collected materials with his nose in air. Chatterbox, 1906 Once, I remember, when we fought the Matabele it was necessary to find out whether the chief Makapan was living. Greenmantle Only a swift blow, then, could prevent the loss of civilisation to South Africa for many years; only a terrible lesson could teach the Matabele that the white man was his lord and master. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' I had seen men die violently before; indeed I had killed a few myself in the Matabele War; but this cold-blooded indoor business was different. The Thirty-Nine Steps On the advice of F. C. Selous it was determined to despatch an expedition to eastern Mashonaland by a new route, which would avoid the Matabele country. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 About this time Sir Bartle Frere was anxious to send a friendly mission to Lo Bengula, king of the Matabele, a branch of the Zulu tribe, living up towards the Zambesi. Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal An era of comparative respectability dawned for him with the Matabele War, when he did uncommon good scouting and transport work. Greenmantle Wedza's stronghold was steep, and its sides were strewn with bush and boulders; only by narrow and difficult paths was it accessible, and these paths had been fortified by the Matabele with stockades and breastworks. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' I gave him a lot of stuff about lion hunts and the Matabele War, thinking all the while what tame businesses these were compared to this I was now engaged in! The Thirty-Nine Steps Thus by this treaty Portugal was left in the possession of the coast-lands, while Great Britain maintained her right to Matabele and Mashona lands. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 It was when he was out on his last pirating expedition in the Matabele country. Following the Equator, Part 7 All at once, as if a panic had burst over them, the Matabele, with one mind, stopped dead short in their advance and ceased fighting. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose One of his first labours was to begin an illustrated diary for his mother's delectation, a diary that was afterwards published by Messrs. Methuen in book form under the title of "The Matabele Campaign—1896." The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' I joined the New Army the first week, and owing to my Matabele experience got a captain's commission straight off. The Thirty-Nine Steps This valet was Krool, a half-caste—Hottentot and Boer—whom he had rescued from Lobengula in the Matabele war, and who had in his day been ship-steward, barber, cook, guide, and native recruiter. The Judgment House He raids and robs and slays and enslaves the Matabele and gets worlds of Charter-Christian applause for it. Following the Equator, Part 7 I couldn't tell, of course, whether it was YOU returning, or one of the Matabele, left behind by the others. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Not long after he had caught sight of these fires and the Matabele going backwards and forwards from the water, Baden-Powell was at the head of two hundred and fifty men riding towards the Umgusa. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' Among the Matabele the rain-charm employed by sorcerers was made from the blood and gall of a black ox. The Golden Bough Although at the moment he did not know it, he also was being pursued by a force of Matabeles, who were gradually surrounding him. Real Soldiers of Fortune Of a sudden the two remaining Matabele turned and fled for their lives, and as, when dogs run, a flock of sheep will wheel about and pursue them, so did the Makalanga. Benita, an African romance With a ringing shriek, the Matabele fell in the road, a black writhing mass; his horse, terrified, dashed back with maddened snorts into the midst of the others. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Then, as the horses raced snorting forward, and the English gave a shout of battle, the Matabele, 1200 against 250, poured an irregular volley into their enemies. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' The Mashona of Southern Africa informed their bishop that they had once had a god, but that the Matabeles had driven him away. The Golden Bough To the number of three thousand the Matabeles were sleeping in a succession of camps, through which the fourteen men rode at a gallop. Real Soldiers of Fortune All this while there was no sign of any attack by the Matabele. Benita, an African romance Looking behind us, we saw eight or ten mounted Matabele! Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose The guns were got up, and in a few minutes they were volleying and thundering, flinging their whirring shells into the masses of Matabele, whose assegai blades glistened in the morning sun. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' This Mashona god was formerly bound to render an annual tribute to the king of the Matabele in the shape of four black oxen and one dance. The Golden Bough But as in Rhodesia the first Matabele uprising had broken out, he continued on down the coast, and volunteered for that campaign. Real Soldiers of Fortune They were all employed in drilling, and in watching for the Matabele; they were afraid to venture here, and so forth. Benita, an African romance I could feel, rather than see, that they were Matabele, crawling prone on their bellies, and trailing their snake-like way between the dark jungle. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Once he doctored some Matabele women and children who had been hit by stray bullets while lying in the long grass. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' So I reluctantly determined to leave the waggon in the charge of the Matabele leader and driver, and to start on a trip into the thorn country, accompanied only by the Hottentot Hans, and Mashune. Hunter Quatermain's Story They reached the other bank only to find Forbes hotly engaged with another force of the Matabeles. Real Soldiers of Fortune He promised this, speaking as one who knew of all her grief, and a very little while afterwards, in the case of the Matabele soldier, he had proved himself a prophet of awful power. Benita, an African romance The Matabele, crouching on hands and knees in the long grass, had passed between them unseen. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose This, then, was the sudden fate of the man who had returned to England from wandering alone within a stone's throw of the Matabele bivouac fires unknown and unhonoured by the public. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' Even of Mr. Rhodes it is not set down that he has killed many Matabele with his own hands. A Vanished Arcadia: being some account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767 He returned to Rhodesia in time to take part in the second Matabele rebellion. Real Soldiers of Fortune Suppose they got sick or lame; suppose we meet the Matabele, or could find no game to shoot; suppose one of us fell ill—oh! and a hundred things. Benita, an African romance The Matabele fell by dozens—but they came on by hundreds. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose But the Matabele in the security of their caves made no such sign, and Baden-Powell called up the Cape Boys and the Maxims in the nick of time. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' He asked them to reinforce his punitive expedition against the Matabele. Native Life in South Africa Well, when I heard that the Company was going to have a row with the Matabele, I thought I'd volunteer. Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland The Matabele are on us!" cried a voice; while other voices shouted, "Fly to your walls!" and yet others, "Kill them! Benita, an African romance The Matabele might even now be lurking about the kraal—for the bodies were hardly cold. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose And the compliments became sterner whenever the Matabele recognised in the little force of whites the dread "Wolf that never Sleeps." The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' The Matabele were routed, and King Mzilikasi was driven north, where he founded the kingdom of Matabeleland — now Southern Rhodesia — having left the allies to share his old haunts in the south. Native Life in South Africa They always said the Mashonas didn't love the Matabele; but, by God, it turned out that they loved them better than they loved us. Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland I have news that Lobengula the usurper, who is king of the Matabele, has taken offence against me for certain reasons, among them that I did not send him a sufficient tribute. Benita, an African romance Then I heard horses' hoofs—the Matabele returning. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Had the Matabele come out of their caves, given one war-whoop, and made a show of descending upon the besiegers, those precious friendlies would assuredly have turned tail and bolted. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' Further, Mr. Stent accompanied Cecil Rhodes to the Mattopo hills, where the late Colossus went unarmed to hold with the Matabele chiefs the pourparler which brought about the peace of Southern Rhodesia. Native Life in South Africa All men were brothers, and God loved a black man as well as a white; Mashonas and Matabele were poor ignorant folk, and we had to take care of them. Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland Even fifty years ago there were many, but now the Matabele have killed them, and we are few; to-morrow you will see how few. Benita, an African romance The Matabele are only the pieces in his game. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose This important and well-nigh impregnable stronghold was held by something like sixteen hundred Matabele—six or seven hundred of whom were real fighting men. The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' A party of immigrant Boers had an encounter with Mzilikasi's forces of Matabele. Native Life in South Africa It's easier for the Matabele to see them so, when they walk up and down, moving against the sky. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose "The Matabele killed these in the time of Moselikatse," he said. Benita, an African romance And he will talk down the Matabele," I went on, "even if he doesn't know their language. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose I passed the great tree that stands up like an obelisk in the midst of the plain beyond the deserted Matabele village. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Thus during the 'thirties circumstances had formed a bond of sympathy between the Boers and Barolongs in their mutual regard of the terrible Matabele as a common foe. Native Life in South Africa That afternoon, the Major in command decided to send out the two American scouts to scour the grass and discover, if possible, how near our lines the Matabele had penetrated. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose I go," he said, "and fear not; you will meet no Matabele on that journey. Benita, an African romance None of them had been attacked; but in all there was a deep, half-instinctive belief that the Matabele in force were drawing step by step closer and closer around us. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Then she might fall into the hands of the Matabele whose camp was a little lower down, as from her perch upon the top of the cone she had seen that poor white man do. Benita, an African romance These men included those who had fought for the British flag, side by side with the British troops in the Matabele wars and other South African campaigns in various capacities. Native Life in South Africa If she failed and escaped, perhaps then she might call to the Makalanga, and they would let down a rope and draw her up the wall before the Matabele caught her. Benita, an African romance But the Matabele all thought that it was the Spirit of Bambatse, who has a great reputation in these parts. Benita, an African romance No, nor the Matabele either, for all their sharp eyes. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Suddenly it occurred to Meyer that although here the Matabele were safe from the Makalanga bullets, it was commanded from the greater eminence, and by way of recreation he set himself to harass them. Benita, an African romance So presently they went, and from the spot whence Meyer used to shoot at the Matabele camp, looked down upon the Makalanga moving about the first enclosure far below. Benita, an African romance And oh! how I wish that we were down there with him, although it is true that then we should be nearer to the Matabele. Benita, an African romance At the beginning of it the leading Matabele were about two thousand yards behind them; half-way, about a thousand; and at the commencement of the last mile, say five hundred. Benita, an African romance The Matabele, indeed, are unused to horses, and manage them but ill. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose The mist was thinning now, and through it she saw a sight at which her heart sank, for between her and the mount Bambatse Matabele were pouring towards their camp on the river's edge. Benita, an African romance So I wasn't anxious to help them, for then—you know what happens when the Matabele are the stormers! Benita, an African romance Benita obeyed, and from under cover of the tent where the Matabele could not see her, watched and listened. Benita, an African romance Gasping, panting, now one mounted and now the other, they struggled on towards that crest of rock, while behind them came death in the shape of those sleuth-hounds of Matabele. Benita, an African romance "Well, yes," he said, when I tried to draw him out on the Matabele mode of fighting. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Mr. Meyer means, my dear, that you have done a foolish thing in begging the lives of those Matabele. Benita, an African romance The Matabele who follow us," answered her father, "or rather a company of their swiftest runners. Benita, an African romance The Black One went with them, and when he saw how sore was your strait, wished to run down to meet the Matabele, for he is a brave man. Benita, an African romance But to kill Matabele is like catching fleas on a dog's back: there are always more. Benita, an African romance They were speaking freely, but what they said I did not know, as I had picked up only a very few words of the Matabele language. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Then the sun rose and they saw companies of Matabele, who carried ladders in their hands, rushing onwards through the morning mist till their sight of them was obstructed by the swell of the hill. Benita, an African romance Another five minutes and the Matabele were in full retreat, bearing with them many dead and wounded men upon their backs or stretched out on the ladders. Benita, an African romance The Matabele camp was invisible, for it lay in a hollow almost at the foot of the fortress. Benita, an African romance Perhaps not," the Molimo answered, rubbing his chin, "for in such matters even a Matabele generally keeps faith, and you may remember he promised you life for life. Benita, an African romance Destroy the white men from over the big water; restore the land to the Matabele. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose And why had not the Matabele killed him at once? Benita, an African romance It was evident that again and again, as their fierce war-shouts proclaimed, the Matabele were striving to scale the wall, and again and again were beaten back by the raking rifle fire. Benita, an African romance So things went on for a long time, for meanwhile the oxen were outspanned, until, indeed, more Matabele arrived, who led off the white man, apparently against his will, towards their camp, where he disappeared. Benita, an African romance The Matabele, tired of marching round the fortress and singing endless war-songs, had determined upon an assault. Benita, an African romance Instead of that, to my immense surprise, once the Matabele had swarmed over the laager, and were upon us in their thousands, I had no time to be frightened. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Not that this would have saved them, however, since where they could go the Matabele could follow, and there was still light by which the pursuers would have been able to see to catch them. Benita, an African romance Jacob's angry disappointment was written on his face, and Benita was filled with despair, since to escape from their gaoler above and the Matabele below seemed impossible. Benita, an African romance Over the pass father and daughter struggled, Benita riding; after them, perhaps sixty yards away, ran the Matabele, gathered in a knot now upon the narrow, ancient road, bordered by steep hillsides. Benita, an African romance Soon it became evident that the Matabele were very much annoyed by the fatal accuracy of this fire. Benita, an African romance With our company were two American scouts, named Colebrook and Doolittle, irregular fighters whose value in South African campaigns had already been tested in the old Matabele war against Lo-Bengula. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose You are right," he replied reflectively; "and I apologise, though personally I never enjoyed anything so much as shooting those Matabele. Benita, an African romance A week passed since the Matabele attack, and nothing had happened. Benita, an African romance It was very lonely there in the silence, for no sound came from either the Matabele or the Makalanga camps, and the bright moonlight seemed to people the place with fantastic shadows that looked alive. Benita, an African romance But, notwithstanding their costly defeat, for they had lost over a hundred men, the Matabele, who were afraid to return to Buluwayo except as victors, did nothing of the sort. Benita, an African romance Our ponies galloped wildly over the plain; we burst out into the night, never heeding the Matabele whom we passed on the open in panic-stricken retreat. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose A certain number of men were also sent out as spies to discover, if possible, the whereabouts of the Matabele impi. Benita, an African romance Next morning, when she came out of the hut, Benita was met by her father, who with a cheerful countenance informed her that at any rate as yet there was no sign of the Matabele. Benita, an African romance The Matabele soldiers were running their best to catch them, and if these had been given but five seconds of start, caught they must have been. Benita, an African romance We will win the wealth, and together we will rule——" "Until a few days hence we starve or the Matabele make an end of us. Benita, an African romance Within the next few hours the whole town had been put in a state of siege, and all available men armed to oppose the insurgent Matabele. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Then she forgot about it, for some of the Matabele, who had guns, began to shoot them, and although their marksmanship was vile, one or two of the bullets went nearer than was pleasant. Benita, an African romance Also, it was lonely working in that cave without you, so I only looked about a little outside till it was time to go to meet you, and shoot some of those Matabele. Benita, an African romance Going in from the East coast my brother and I—he is dead now, poor fellow—got up somewhere in the Matabele country, on the banks of the Zambesi. Benita, an African romance While this talk was in progress the great impi of the Matabele was massing for the march, on the flat ground a little to the right of them. Benita, an African romance It seemed as though all nature had conspired in one unholy league with the Matabele. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose I do not know all that this portends, but I think that amongst other things she wished to tell me that the Matabele are about to attack us. Benita, an African romance Better perish here in the sweet air and beneath the stars, even if it were upon a Matabele spear, or by a bullet from her own pistol. Benita, an African romance She was past the round of the walls, and at length stood upon dry ground where the Matabele had made their camp. Benita, an African romance Such greatness, Mr. Meyer, as a week of fever, or a Matabele spear, or God's will can rob you of. Benita, an African romance Still," I said, "we have not only the Matabele to reckon with, recollect. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose But in that fog she saw no Matabele; probably their fires were out, and she chanced to pass between the sentries. Benita, an African romance "I am afraid there is an end," she said, pointing to the Matabele below. Benita, an African romance "You want to turn me out into the wilderness to be murdered by the Makalanga or the Matabele." Benita, an African romance Benita heard the bullet clap upon the hide shield, and next instant saw the Matabele warrior lying on his back, beating the air with his hands and feet. Benita, an African romance Heard his voice; spoke English, with a little Matabele. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose |
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