154 IN THE GRIP OF THE NYIKA CHAP. 



with the money and bring back a fat sheep in 

 exchange. The amount was ample for a sheep in 

 these parts, but the old rascal would not part with 



"THF. MASAI CHIEF MASEKONDI." 



one, although there were thousands round us. Of 

 course he had a right to refuse if he wished, but 

 still I thought it a very bad spirit to show towards the 

 white man. 



