Chapter II
Rietvlei, the “Valley of Reeds”—The o’Neil homestead—Pioneer hardships—The war against Maleuw, “The Lion”—“Slim Gert” O’Neil breaks the power of the Makateese King—Jafta, King of the Mapors—My boyhood and “Jass”—Sibijaan, “The Skunk,” becomes my pal—My first trousers nearly cost me an eye—Our toy factory and mimic battles—Oom Tuys Grobler tells of Swaziland and King Buno, “The Terrible” 12