"Who are you talking to?" demanded the sentry. He heard a scampering in the darkness and at the same instant he caught sight of the hole in the roof and almost simultaneously he saw something dark go through it and disappear. "What was that?" he demanded, nervously.
"That," said Tarzan, "was the ghost of your grandfather. He came to tell me that you and your wives and all your children would take sick and die if anything happens to me. He also brought the same message for Nyuto."
The sentry trembled. "Call him back," he begged, "and tell him that I had nothing to do with it. It is not I, but Nyuto, the chief, who is going to kill you."
"I cannot call him back," said Tarzan, "and so you had better tell Nyuto not to kill me."
"I cannot see Nyuto until morning," wailed the black. "Perhaps then it will be too late."
"No," said Tarzan. "The ghost of your grandfather will not do anything until tomorrow."
Terrified, the sentry returned to his post where Tarzan heard him fearfully and excitedly discussing the matter with his companion until the ape-man finally dropped off to sleep again.
It was late the following morning before anyone entered the hut in which Tarzan was confined. Then came Lukedi with another gourd of milk. He was very much excited.
"Is what Ogonyo says true?" he demanded.
"Who is Ogonyo?" asked Tarzan.