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How does the dynamic between Quatermain and the Zulu assistants develop in today's reading?
The conflict between Quatermain’s expectations of Zulu assistants and Umbopa’s self-assured nature develops further in this chapter. When Umbopa addresses Sir Henry familiarly as “Incubu,” Quatermain “asked him sharply what he meant by addressing his master in that familiar way." Umbopa’s laugh at Quatermain’s rebuke only serves to anger the hunter; this anger is compounded when Umbopa tells Quatermain, “He [Sir Henry] is of a royal house…so, mayhap, am I. At least I am as great a man."
Nonetheless, Quatermain is impressed by Umbopa’s demeanor and continues to translate his...
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