Will such a sight as this be pleasant for white eyes to
look upon, and will such cries as those of the evil-doers who have 'gone
down' be nice for white ears to hear in the silence of the night?"
"But, my good man," said the Bishop, "what you say is nonsense. These
poor creatures are dead, 'gone down' as you say, and do not return. We
Christians have no belief in ghosts, or if they exist we are protected
from them."
"None at all," interposed Thomas boldly and speaking in Zulu. "This man,
my Lord, is at his old tricks. For reasons of his own he is trying
to frighten us; for my part I will not be frightened by a native
witch-doctor and his rubbish, even if he does deal with Satan. With your
permission I shall certainly build the mission-house here."
"Quite right, of course, quite right," said the Bishop, though within
himself he reflected that evidently the associations of the spot were
disagreeable, and that were he personally concerned, perhaps he should
be inclined to consider an alternative site. However, it was a matter
for Mr. Bull to decide.
"I hear that Tombool will not be turned from his purpose. I hear that he
will still build his house upon this rock. So be it. Let him do so and
see.
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