‘Naand, baas.’ (Good evening, baas).
‘Good evening, my boy. Who lives here?’
‘Baas Meyer lives here, baas.’
‘Is your baas in?’ Steve asked.
‘No, my baas left with his two sons this afternoon, on commando. They say the English are coming to take the country again, and my baas left to fight the English.’
‘Who is at home now?’
‘Only the nooi (mistress) and her daughter.’
‘What is your name?’
‘Jankie, baas.’
‘Well, Jankie, here are two shillings for you.’