DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY. 89 



the time of pregnancy, but it is by no means 

 the rule. 



When a Kafir dies, all his property goes to the 

 eldest son of the chief wife, who can dispose of 

 the other wives as he thinks fit. If there is no 

 son, everything goes to the brother, or nearest 

 relative, with like privileges. 



The marriage ceremony is rather interesting, 

 and always takes place in the kraal of the bride. 

 After the amount to be given for her is agreed 

 upon, the wedding-day is fixed, and the money 

 paid to the father or person who has the disposal 

 of her. 



On the appointed day the bridegroom arrives, 

 with all his friends and relations, at the kraal, 

 where all are busily engaged in preparing the 

 marriage feast, towards which the bridegroom is 

 obliged to contribute a black goat and the bride 

 a white cock. Some preliminary refreshments 

 are partaken of, and the bride then retires to a 

 hut with her young girl companions, and the 

 bridegroom to another with his young men at- 

 tendants. Then begins a curious scene of abuse 



