Khama continued: “I wish all the Bangwato to know that I renounce all pretensions to the chieftainship of the Bangwato. Here are two chiefs already; I refuse to be called the third, as some of you have mockingly styled me. My kingdom consists in my gun, my horse and my wagon. If you will give me liberty to possess these as a private person, I will renounce all concern in the politics of this town.
“Especially do I refuse to attend night meetings. When men sit together in the dark, and are afraid to hold their meeting in the daylight, they themselves confess that their deeds are evil. If you wish me to attend meetings, they must be held in daylight. I am sorry Matsheng that I cannot give you a better welcome to the Bangwato.”