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Rh people. These chiefs were interviewed and taught by Molopozi himself, and on their return, made him known to their own people, who set to work to follow the example of the Reni.

"Thus his influence became extended; indeed, according to some legends—for there are many concerning him—he personally visited and taught many of the other tribes, but dwelt with the Reni only. From the first, however, he was in the habit of taking long journeys away from them, sometimes through the forests, at other times in his boat, but always alone. Yet he returned, and the people were glad to see him again. They chided him not, nor did they ever make any inquiries concerning his absence. One time he remained with them so long without taking his usual journeys that the people began to think he had given over his travels, and felt happy that he was content to remain with them, for often during the time he was away they felt anxious, and were afraid some danger might overtake him. Their fond hopes, however, were not to be realized, for towards the end of the summer, just before the sun went down, he called the chiefs and heads of families together, and told them he was going to a distant land, and would be absent for a long time, but