186 IN THE GRIP OF THE NYIKA CHAP. 



fence round it, and here the young moran, as he 

 is now called, enters upon the second, or warrior, 

 stage of his existence. From the time that he be- 

 comes a soldier and during all the years of his service, 

 he is not allowed to marry or to smoke, take snuff, 

 or drink intoxicants. The main object of his life 

 at this period is of course war, and all the discipline 

 and self-denial which he must now undergo is 

 calculated to make him a better and more efficient 

 soldier. 



Each manyatta elects a captain, who is generally 

 one of the oldest and most experienced of the 

 warriors, or may even be an elder. This man 

 settles all disputes amongst the various members of 

 the manyatta, and is usually a good speaker and 

 chosen on account of his oratorical powers and 

 reasoning abilities. 



In addition, there is also a chief of a whole 

 district, whose authority is recognized by all the 

 manyattas in this area. 



Of course, above all these is the Leibon or chief 

 ruler (at present Lenana), to whom final appeal is 

 made, and who is kept thoroughly informed of every- 

 thing that goes on among his people by a complete 

 secret-service organization. 



The warriors devote a great deal of time and 

 attention to exercises calculated to make the limbs 

 supple, and to train and develop the muscles. I 



