yet, prince” (Mlangira), “ and shall not die until
I have killed y o u ,” and forthwith launched his
dirk-pointed spear, which pinned both the shield
and b od y o f the unfortunate youth.
Another prince coming up and observing his
brother fall, shot an arrow, and pierced the
leopard-skin o f the Uddu chief, who returned
the compliment with one o f his long spears
which penetrated his b od y and protruded far
through his back. The death o f these two
princes decided the battle, for the Wasagara
became panic-stricken and fled, leaving a vast
spoil o f cattle and effects in the conqueror’s
hands.
Upon returning to Uddu from the war, the
victorious chief sent 300 women, 600 children of
both sexes, and 1000 head o f cattle to the Em- I
peror Suna, as his share o f the spoil, who on 1
viewing the magnificent gift said to his chiefs in
assembly, “ Truly, Namujurilwa is brave, there is
none like him in Uganda.”
! Setuba, a great chief, holding under Suna an
extensive tract o f country* bordering upon :
Unyoro, whispered to his neighbour, “ H’m, you
* Each Mkungu is invested with a barony or County upon 1
attaining this high rank, and with absolute authority over
the people and their effects, upon condition of rendering.
service to his sovereign whenever required. Thé least dereliction
of duty would entail a forfeiture of lands and often
of life.
hear how Suna praises Namujurilwa; let us go
to Unyoro and show Suna that he has other
chiefs as brave as Namujurilwa.”
Requesting and obtaining leave o f the Emperor
to visit his own country, Setuba soon left the
capital, and after arriving at his chief village,
beat his war-drum and summoned his people to
war.
Taking with him 300 head o f cattle, he crossed
the frontier of Unyoro, where he slew his cattle
and made his followers eat beef to make themselves
strong. Having devoured the meat, his
people informed Setuba that they were now as
strong as lions and all prepared for war.
Setuba smiled and said to them, “ I have given
you 300 head o f my own cattle, go and bring
me 3000 head, and I shall consider that yo u have
paid me for what yo u have eaten.
The warriors responded to Setuba’s words
with a shout, and at once set out to collect
spoil from the W an yo ro , while Setuba and a
chosen band remained in camp. The Waganda,
however, were promptly met b y the Wanyoro
in considerable numbers, and after a few hours
were defeated and pursued as far as Setuba s
camp.
The chief received the fugitives sternly and
said, “Where are those lions whom I lately fed
with my cattle? A re yo u about to return to
Uganda with empty hands? Y e s , go on, and