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Get down.

Hello Trompie.

Hello Blikkies.

Is something wrong?

Yes, there are robbers in our fort.

How many?

Thousands and thousands.

So...

What is your plan, Trompie?

Who's your Trompie?!

Alright... Captain.

- What are you doing? - Thinking.

Oh....

Look, Blikkies...

After much thought...

After much thought... are you listening, Blikkies?

Yes, Captain.

Well, like I said...

After much thought, I've have decided we must attack...

You from that side, and me from this side.

We'll need a secret word, so we don't shoot each other.

What's a secret word?

It's something you and I say to each other to prove we're allies.

Oh...

Yes.

And what is the secret word?

Lizard!

Why?

I just saw one crawl past your ear.

So what do we do now?

Now we attack! Sneak around the fort, and keep low so they don't see you.

Why don't you go, and I wait here?

Are you back chatting?!

Remember what I did to Rooie last week?

Okay, fine...

Blikkies?!

Lizard!

Lizard my foot, man! Come here.

What's with you, Trompie?

I was thinking of how to shoot them down.

Agh... I'm tired of this game.

Come. I have important things to discuss this afternoon. Come.

What big things do you want to discuss this afternoon, Captain?

Don't worry, you'll see.

You'll see, but you have to wait for the others get here.

Hello, Rooie. Hello Davie

You guys are early.

Hello chaps.

Hi guys.

Alright guys...

I have some important things to discuss this afternoon.

Who was the one who pulled poor little old Dawie...

...out the dam last week, when he nearly drowned?

You, Captain.

You, Captain.

What's your answer, Rooie?

You, Captain... but I also helped.

Yes, but who jumped in first?

You, Captain...

Now lads, I ask you nicely. Am I your Captain or not?

- You are. - You are.

You are... I guess.

You guys know what?

- What? - What?

There's a baboon in the Reverend's garden.

What! A baboon?

What's it doing there?

Just sitting tied to a pole...

I heard my dad say the Reverend brought it...

...home last night from the bushveld!

Is it tame?

Don't know. I threw a little rock at him from over the...

...fence, and before I could say knife, he was up on the pole.

Come. This we have to see for ourselves! Come...

Here we are...

What are we going to do with it?

Agh, play with him for a bit.

But...

Blikkies, no one will know we took him.

We'll bring him back once we're done playing at the fort.

Who's going to catch him?

Trompie, obviously. He's the Captain.

Won't it bite me?

That you'll have to find out for yourself.

Alright boys. Keep a sharp look-out.

Come, Cassie, come...

Sweet Cassie. Come Cassie...

Come Cassie. Come Cassie, come. Come Cassie...

Agh, Cassie, come... Cassie come.

Cassie. Come Cassie... Don't be scared.

Help! He is going to bite me.

How was that, huh?

He knows his daddy!

Hey, there's a dog following us.

Voetsek! Go away.

Woaw... There's not only one dog now, but four!

Looks like they can smell the baboon.

Throw some stones at them! Throw!

The baboon's getting away. Catch him!

Ladies, we'll be serving refreshments after the meeting in the hall next door.

My goodness. That's my baboon!

- Come on guys! - Look for him! Where is he?!

There he is! Get him!

Help me! Help me!

Ow, this thing bites!

Ouch! He's dangerous! Take him Reverend, it's your baboon.

Come with me, boys. I need to have a word with you.

Let's go... To my study.

What do you have to say for yourselves?

We... we just wanted to play with Cassie for a bit, Reverend.

It was probably you who took the baboon out of my garden, wasn't it, Trompie?

Yes, Reverend... but with extreme Provo...

Provocation!

What do you mean... provocation, Trompie?

What I mean, Reverend,

is we just wanted to play with Cassie a little bit.

And why did you release him so close to the church?

It was the dogs' fault... They attacked us.

You boys can go. I'll let it go this time.

But it better not happen again. And I expect to see all of you...

...in church on Sunday, or there will be big trouble.

- Yes, Reverend. - Yes, Reverend.

Goodbye Reverend.

Goodbye Reverend.

Cassie... we almost got into trouble, but one day... one day... we'll get you.

Afternoon Dad. Afternoon Mom.

- Hello Trompie. - Hello Trompie.

Trompie, what the devil did you get up to this afternoon?!

Me dad? Nothing... nothing in particular.

Trompie, I was in the church hall this afternoon.

You were?! I didn't see you. Did you also faint?

No, I did not. But I was very embarrassed to see my son running...

through church, chasing after a baboon like a hooligan.

I'll be in the kitchen. You speak to him.

Trompie...

I've heard all about your shenanigans with the baboon today.

How the hell could you go steal the Reverend's baboon like that?!

Trompie. You'll have to be punished.

Yes, Dad.

Tomorrow, you will work the whole day in the garden. Understand?

But dad... it's Saturday.

And also... old Jafta always chases me out of the garden.

Because you're always causing trouble and getting in his way!

You're probably right, Dad.

I'll speak to Jafta...

I'm sure we'll find something...

...for you to do at the far end of the garden.

- But, Dad... - Do I make myself clear, Trompie?

Dad...

Dad?

Yes, Trompie?

Dad, I'll clean your shoes if you want.

Don't worry. Old Jafta will do it later.

Unfair. That's what it is. Unfair.

Little fishy... today I catch you.

What are you doing, Trompie?

What's it look like? I'm having a swim for my health.

What's wrong? Are you sick?

You're asking if I am sick. Can't you see?

You don't look very sick.

Don't look very sick.

How would you know how I feel... deep down inside?!

How do you feel, Trompie?

Like a man who doesn't have long to live.

But don't think I'll complain about it. No, I carry my burdens like a man.

I don't want sympathy!

Thanks Katrien... but I carry my burdens like Napoleon.

Like Napoleon?

Yes, he had the same deadly illness!

What illness is that, Trompie?

You mean you don't know?

No, I don't.

Really?

Really.

What's wrong, Trompie?

It's the... the same sickness Napoleon suffered from.

It's...

Bronchitis. That's what it is.

How long? How long do you have to live, Trompie?

Maybe an hour or two...

Maybe a day.

Trompie, you know that woer woer that goes gorr gorr...

...when it swings? The one my mommy bought me.

Yes... Yes Katrientjie, my dear old friend.

Well... You always wanted it. I'll give it to you.

Please, Katrientjie, hurry.

We don't know how much longer I have to live.

Wait here.

Thanks, Katrientjie. I'll make sure you...

...get it back when I'm on my death bed.

More sugar, Dad?

No thank you, Trompie.

What's wrong Trompie?

Oh, sis.

I'm thinking of all the things I have to do this afternoon.

What could you possibly have to do?

Just some work that'll keep me busy all afternoon, Dad.

Homework, maths, history, an essay, and a few other things.

Studying and carrying out ones responsibilities are...

...only a part of the work. Dad knows.

Why the change in attitude?

Nothing. I'm turning a new leaf.

I want to work hard and make a success of my life.

That's all. What's so funny about that? Isn't that a good thing, Dad?

Yes, Trompie.

Those are good resolutions, but you're working in the garden today.

Well Dad, that's what I wanted to discuss with you.

In private, please.

Anna's giggling is irritating me. She obviously thinks she's so funny.

Alright then, son.

Take a walk with me to the bank. We'll talk alone.

Thanks, dad.

Go answer the door, Trompie.

Sure, Mom.

Oh dear...

Morning Ma'am. Sit

Oh man. What a mess.

I better come up with a plan and fast... Sjoe.

Trompie!

Yes, Dad... Coming.

Trompie...

Yes, Dad?

Did you fall in the fish pond this morning?

Yes, Dad.

What were you up to?

But Dad...

Didn't I warn you last time about trying to catch the fish?!

I wasn't trying to catch the fish...

Then what were you doing?

I just wanted to stroke the fat one, that's all.

And Katrien's woer-woer? Where's that?

Which woer woer, Dad?

The one you took from her this morning.

I did not! I didn't take from her. I didn't even...

...want the thing to begin with. She insisted I take it.

And then?

Then I took it.

Didn't you say you were dying?!

Did you, Trompie?

Well, Dad...

How do I put this? I did feel slightly sickish...

Bronchitis, you know...

She asked if I was going to die, and I said it was a possibility.

That's all, Dad.

Listen, go fetch Katrien's woer woer right now!

Yes, Dad.

- Hey, Trompie! - Give it here. Come, Katrien.

I was just checking if it works, Dad.

Remember, you're working in the garden today!

I don't want to see a single weed in the back garden when I get home!

Yes, Dad.

Here, Trompie. I brought you some tea and cake.

Sjoe, this is hard work. Where's Mom?

She's inside. I thought I'd bring you the tea and cake myself.

Come, sit here next to me, Trompie.

Trompie...

Yes?

How'd you like to earn 10c?

Maybe... maybe not.

What do I have to do?

Make yourself scarce this afternoon.

I don't want to see you anywhere near the house.

- Why? - I'm getting a visitor.

Why?

Why what?

Why must I stay away from the house?

Because I want to entertain my guest in private.

Aah... a boyfriend!

Don't be silly.

Girl or boy?

A man.

So... boyfriend!

Trompie, stop being silly.

I'm not silly, Sis. I want to help you.

Really, Sis. I want to help. I'm your baby brother after all.

What do you mean, you want to help?!

I'll make sure I'm not home this afternoon.

You can be lovey-dovey and hold hands. I'll vanish...

But... it'll cost you 20c!

Fine. Deal.

So, give me the money.

Aah no, kiddo.

You'll get it this afternoon if everything goes smoothly.

Fine. But if you don't pay, there will be big trouble!

I'm sure I'm pale enough.

What's wrong Trompie?

Mom, help me.

Ouch.

- Where is the pain. - My tummy.

Help me get him in to bed.

Should I call the doctor, Trompie?

No, Mom. The pain will probably get better.

What did you eat?

Probably the cream cake. That's it...

Rest, my child. I'll bring some medicine.

What's that, Mom?

Castor oil, son...

No, Mom, that's not necessary. I feel better already!

You work in the garden today, Trompie?

Yes, Dad. But the pain got so bad, I couldn't continue.

Give him a good dose, dear.

It's the only thing that'll make him better.

And you stay in bed the whole day. You don't set foot outside. Understand?

Mom...

Yes, Trompie?

Can't I go play outside? I feel much better.

Oh no, Trompie.

Your father told you to stay in bed.

Fine...

Why's Anna playing that tune over and over? Is she insane?

She's practicing for her visitor later today.

Tell her I need to talk to her. It's very important. She'll understand.

Yes, Trompie?

What about my 20c?

What about it?

I'm still getting it, right?

Yes, Trompie, you'll still get it, but you stay away...

...from the lounge this afternoon. Do you hear me?

Can't I even see this so-called boyfriend?

He's not my boyfriend...

And you can kiss your money goodbye if I catch you anywhere near the lounge.

If this guy's so weak and fragile he'll break if I look at him...

...then I'll keep my distance. But I want my 20c!

And if I don't get it, there'll be trouble.

Big trouble. A heap of trouble.

What are you doing, dear?

I'm just cutting off a few of the old leaves.

Tell me, why is she playing that song over and over?!

She wants to impress the new magistrate's clerk this afternoon.

Looks like our daughter is quite serious about this...

And maybe you should put on a clean shirt, for the sake of our guest.

Agh...

Why are you out of bed, Trompie? Do you feel better?

Much better, Mom.

This is my brother, Trompie.

Hello.

Anna, will you serve, please?

Sure, Mom.

You can't have any, Trompie. You're sick, after all.

I was, Dad. Very sick. But I'm feeling much better now. Maybe a slice...

...of cake will make me even better. Dad, you know! Don't you think so, Mom?

I'm not sure it'll do you any good, Trompie, but you can have a piece.

Pass on. Thanks, Sis.

These days people only use the organ for pop music.

It's so seldom you hear classical music played on the organ. Not so?

Do you play, Miss?

Yes, I play a little bit.

Do me the honor and play something for me?

Certainly.

Bravo, Miss!

You played exceptionally well, and with great conviction.

As you know, my sister performs for large audiences in Johannesburg...

Your performance was just as good as her recitals!

That's kind of you to say you like the song and that Anna plays as well as your sister.

Well... she should be good. Practicing that one song for days on end...

All just to impress you. We're all sick and tired of hearing it!

You get to your room, young man!

It's getting late. I should get going. Goodbye.

Wait, I'll walk you out.

So, Trompie. Go ahead.

Can you hear me, Sis?

Yes, Trompie.

I want to apologise for what I apparently did wrong.

He's a sour old plum.

You know, I think Trompie's right.

He is a sour old plum and way too cheeky...

And no sense of humour.

I'm glad you feel that way, Anna. I could not agree more.

Class, today we will study the causes of the Great Trek.

The English wanted to make the Cape a British Colony...

...and the Boers weren't very happy about that....

Therefore they decided to move. The causes are as follows...

We are replaced by English...

2. English speaking preachers in the church...

3. The language of government schools is English...

4. The separation of the old Dutch management structures...

"Men of the Boksombende

Write these causes down in your textbooks.

"Very important. We must meet directly after school...

...at the fort this afternoon. Everyone must be there!"

Excellent work, Rooie.

- Afternoon gents! - Afternoon, Captain.

1, 2, 3... everyone's here, right?

Can't you see that?!

Something wrong Trompie?

Do you have a cold?

I don't have a cold. And furthermore...

Who's your Trompie?!

Fine then... Captain.

Right, guys. We're here today under the blue heavens...

to do a good deed.

It's a deed we can be proud of. An honourable task.

What task is that?

Shut up and let me explain. I'm getting there.

Right... like I said, an honourable task.

There's a girl in our town who's in love...

Madly in love. And as the leader of the Boksmosbende...

I've decided we have to help her.

Is it Katrien who's in love with you, Trompie?

Don't be daft. This is a serious matter!

Who is this girl?

It's my sister, Anna.

Who's Anna in love with? And how can we help her?

She is in love with the new guy at the magistrate's office...

Dirk... Dirk De Jongh is his name.

After spending days and nights without sleeping or eating...

...Contemplating the situation....

I came up with a plan on how we can help her.

But I don't want a bloodbath.

How we going to help her?

Yes, how?

Yes, how will we do that?

My plan is actually very simple. We just need to get them together...

Then Dirk tells Anna he loves her and she says she loves him.

Then it's all good!

Sounds good, Captain, but how are we going to achieve that?!

After days of consideration, and nights of pondering,

I've devised the following plan.

Goes like this... Dawie and I will go to Mr.De Jong's office this afternoon.

What do you want?

We have a message for you, Sir.

Come in. Why are you standing outside?

Who are you?

I'm Trompie. Anna's little brother.

What do you want?

- Anna sent me... - Yes?

She asked that you come visit her at home at 4 o'clock. She said it's urgent.

What does she want?

I'm not really sure Sir. But she's been doing a lot of crying since Saturday.

Yes, lots of crying.

Now, why is she crying?

Sir, it is difficult to say. There's a lot of talk...

...going on around the house, and it seems she's in love.

Yes, very much in love.

With who?

Well, Sir. Ever since you left on Saturday, she's been crying a lot. All the time...

And it seems... well, I'm sure you get the idea...

Alright then. Tell her I'll be there around 4 o' clock.

Very good, Sir. I will. Goodbye.

- Goodbye, Sir. - Goodbye.

Miss... I guess I can say Anna. I had no idea you felt this way about me.

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

What exactly do you mean?

I mean... you know... I mean how you feel.

That you are in love with me. What your message said.

In love with you? Where on earth did you get that?

But... your message.

What message?

The message your two brothers -

I mean your brother and his friend delivered...

That you wanted me to come and visit you.

Listen Mr. De Jongh.

I did not send you any messages. Why would I?

I'm as much in love with you, as I am with the man on the moon.

I apologize.

There's obviously been a misunderstanding.

Goodbye.

Darn it... Who would have thought this arrangement would turn out like this!

Young man, if I get hold of you I'm going to wring your little neck!

Mom...

Mom!

What is it Trompie?

Who was that walking with Jafta in the garden?

His brother, Safanja. He's came to visit.

He asked daddy days ago.

And whose dog is that?

Probably Safanja's.

How come I don't have a dog? I don't have anything in this world.

Don't talk like that, Trompie. You have me, your dad and your sister.

Yes...

But I don't have a dog.

Maybe not, but look at all the things you do have...

Like what? There's everything I own.

You know your father and I will give you anything you ask for...

Within reason, of course.

Remember that, Mom. Remember that well.

Afternoon, Trompie.

Afternoon. What's your name?

Safanja. Safanja's my name. I'm Jafta's brother.

Oh, and whose dog is this?

It's my dog.

He travels the road with me, young man.

Ah, and what's his name?

Boesman. I call him Boesman.

- You don't want to sell him, Safanja? - No. no, no...

He's my companion when I walk alone.

Can I give him some food and play with him for a little while?

Yes. That's fine. Play with him.

Come, Boesman, come.

In the left column... 13+27. Which is the same as 20+3+10+7...

The same as 20+3+10+7. Then we have 23+17.

Does everyone understand?

Yes, Miss.

Right let's go through the sum again... We must prove that 13+27 = 23+17.

On the left side we have 13+27 and that's the same as 20+3+10+7...

That is again the same as, in brackets, 20+3+...

Ouch!

What now?!

Someone shot me with an elastic, Ma'am.

Silence!

So? Who did it?

Stand and own up, or I will punish the entire class.

I'll give the culprit 5 seconds to own up, or the entire class will be punished.

One...

Two...

Three...

Four...

Was it you, Trompie?

Miss, Id' just like to ask a question...

Yes?

The one who admits to doing it... What will his punishment be?

Well... he'll have to stay an hour after school.

Well, Ma'am... I did it.

Very good.

You'll stay after school this afternoon.

I'll give you work to do.

Thank-you, Ma'am.

Afternoon, class. Dismissed.

Come here, Trompie.

Look, Trompie, I won't keep you here the whole hour.

Thank-you. Thank-you, Ma'am. So can I go?

No, I said I won't keep you the whole hour.

But you have to do the following two sums before you're are free to go.

And Trompie...

Yes, Ma'am?

Why are you always so naughty?

Me naughty? I'm not naughty, Ma'am.

Why did you dip Sarie's hair in ink last week?

Ma'am, I didn't actually do it. One of her braids...

...dipped into my ink pot. I tried to get it out...

...but it fell right in there!

One braid was blue and the other was white.

I realised it wasn't a good look for her, so I dip the other one in.

And then both braids were blue! That's all, Ma'am.

And why did you shoot Arnold with an elastic?

It was an accident, Ma'am.

Accident?

Yes, Ma'am. I was listening attentively to you...

To the sum equation. Idly playing with an elastic in my hand.

While listening, completely unaware, I put an orange peel in the band...

I was listening... to your explanation of the sum...

You were doing a beautiful job. Before I knew it, the elastic slipped...

Flicked the orange across. That's really all to it, Ma'am.

Do you really expect me to believe that story?

I don't know if you believe it, Ma'am, but that's exactly how it happened.

Exactly like that?

Almost exactly, Ma'am. One could say that.

I might have aimed a little at Arnold's head. That's all, Ma'am.

Then it's completely fair to punish you, hey Trompie?

Yes, Ma'am. Completely fair.

Listen, Trompie. If you pull a prank like that again in my class...

I'm going to tell your father.

I know your dad. He'll give you a decent hiding.

Will you do something like this again?

No, Ma'am. Not me. I'll never do naughty things again.

Very well. Go sit.

Ma'am, now that I've decided to turn a new leaf...

and to be a good boy...

Do I still have to do these sums?

Yes, of course.

Yes, Ma'am.

Hello Korrie.

Hello, how are you?

Good thanks. Just terribly windy out there.

So unpleasant.

Heavens, I'm exhausted. This concert is driving me crazy.

What are you busy with?

So many things.

This year's class will be re-enacting the fairytale out of...

...the English textbook.

The one where the boys and girls dance and the tiger appears.

Are you done, Trompie?

Yes, Ma'am.

Both answers are wrong... Don't you understand, Trompie?

No, not really, Ma'am.

Because you don't pay attention in class!

You can go. I'll explain them again in class tomorrow.

Thank you, Ma'am. Goodbye, Ma'am.

Goodbye.

Where's Boesman?

He's in the fort.

What's going on here?

Can't you see?!

What do you have in your mouth?

A big knife I'm going to use to slit the throats of the people in the ship.

Will you be able to catch them?

Of course, like this...

You're daft. How can you be a pirate on dry land?

There's not even water nearby!

Last time you played, we didn't have any water.

What did you mean by kicking the box out from under me?!

I mean only what I mean.

What of it, huh? Who said you could bring Boesman along?!

I did.

Is he your dog?

Well he's not yours either! He's Safanja's.

You lie. He gave him to me.

- Who lies?! - You!

Say that again!

I said you lie. You lie. You lie till you burst...

- Step over this line. - What then?

Then I smack you.

Come on, hit first. I'm over the line. Come. Hit me...

You first.

You first.

You said if I cross this line you'll hit me, so hit me.

You first.

I see... boxing tricks, huh?

You want more, Rooie?

Do you want more, Trompie?

What? There's nothing wrong with me!

Your nose is bleeding.

Alright, come on. Today we settle this.

I'm ready!

When are you going to start hitting?

Shut up, or I'll give you a smack too!

Dang! How could a little box make me stumble?

It wasn't the box. It was me hitting you.

You're crazy!

Stop! Stop!

You want more?

Let me see your eye.

Wow...

That was a good shot!

Yes, but what about mine when I knocked you down.

Yeah, that was good. But not as good as my right hook.

You guys know what?

What, Captain?

You know that section in our English book where the kids dance around...

...and there's a so-called prince. You know that silly piece we read?

- Yes. - Yes.

Well... our class is performing it!

- Ridiculous! - Yeah, ridiculous!

We're not sissies, are we?

But if we're asked to act in it, then what?

We refuse.

Yes, I agree. Come on, let's go.

Quiet everyone. Quiet, please.

You all know the play we're performing...

I've assigned the roles, but there are bound to be some changes.

For the main roles,

I've chosen students who speak the best English.

As I call your name out, please come stand at the front of the class.

The main role is Prince Tsebe, the prince of the fairies...

Because Arnold speaks English the best, and I believe he will...

...give a wonderful performance, I'm giving him that role.

Blatant favouritism. What does that pumpkin know about being a prince?!

One day I'm going to smack him, he better not think I've forgotten!

The second role, also an important one, is that of Thespus, the head servant of...

...Prince, who is always by his side. The boy who will play him is Dawie Theron.

What do I do?

Dawie, stand up and say your mom is sick.

Ma'am, I can't take part in the concert.

Why not?

Well, my mom is very ill and I have to be at home...

...in the afternoons to help. So I can't rehearse.

That's a pity. Alright, sit down then.

The role of the tiger goes to Gerrit Moerdyk.

It pays to be a goody-too-shoes.

Unfortunately not everyone could be included.

You could have been...

...dancers or extras.

The stage is simply too small for everyone to dance.

Do I look like a dancer?!

Last one in is a rotten tomato! Come guys!

Aren't you happy we're not in the play?! We'd be rehearsing right now.

- Yeah, true. - True.

It's easy for you guys to say that...

You weren't chosen, but I was asked!

You're crazy, Dawie.

And I could easily be in it if I wanted to.

What? You take part in the concert?

Yes, I could!

Ok, I dare you to prove it.

Fine, I'll prove I can be in the concert.

Agh... I'll believe it when I see it.

You'll see Dawie, you'll see.

I'll clean the board for you, Ma'am.

Thank you, Trompie.

Any other work I could do for you, Ma'am?

No thanks, Trompie, I'm in a hurry to get to the hall.

I'll carry your bag.

Thank you, Trompie.

Well, Ma'am, there's a few kids that aren't in the play...

They'd love to be, and they're really good.

- Is that so, Trompie? - Yes, Ma'am.

Like who?

Well Ma'am, I'm actually one of them.

I wouldn't mind having a small role. Can't I just have a small role?

Just a small role. To get some experience.

It's kind of you to suggest this, Trompie, but unfortunately we don't have any...

...space available.

We're almost done with rehearsals and the play is in 3 days.

Please, Ma'am. Can't I also be in the play?

No, Trompie.

Not even as a dancer, Ma'am? I am a very good dancer.

Not even as a dancer.

Thank you.

Last time I carry her bag!

You know, Gerhard, you're the best actor of the bunch.

You're a very good tiger.

You think so, Trompie?

Yes, you're amazing, and that tiger costume of yours is beautiful!

True, Trompie. I didn't want to blow my own horn...

...but I also reckon I'm the best of the lot.

You're the best. Guaranteed.

Here, have a lick.

Thanks, Gerrit. I'll come over at about 4 o'clock this afternoon to visit...

We can play... and chat about the concert.

That'll be great, Trompie. Come on over.

Okay, Gerrit, I'll see you later then. Bye...

Bye, Trompie.

Hello, Gerrit.

Hello, Trompie.

Wow, these doves are really nice.

Yeah, they're not too bad.

Gerrit, why don't you go fetch your tiger costume for us?

Okay, Trompie.

Here it is, Trompie.

Wow, this costume is nice.

Give that here, Trompie.

Wow, I've been looking for one of these.

Don't you want to give it to me?

Gerrit, because you're my friend, I'll let you have it... If...

If what, Trompie?

If you let me wear your costume on stage on Saturday night.

Just for that short scene, no one will know.

When I'm done, I'll give it back and you can put it back on.

There's lots of time before you have to be back on stage.

- Deal. - Deal!

You know what you have to do, Trompie. When they start singing...

...Life is such fun, you go on.

Walk around the stage growling. And then step off.

That's it.

But come back quickly so I can put the costume back on.

Don't worry, I'll be back soon.

Quickly.

Break a leg, Gerrit. Okay, you're on.

- I'm sure that's Trompie. - No, that can't be Trompie.

That's enough Gerrit, come off. Come off now.

That's Trompie! Yeah, it's Trompie.

Why did you whistle, Gerrit? Are you mad?

Come help me move the piano.

Push that side. Come. Push!

Gerrit, where are you going? You're back on stage soon. Come on.

Come here, Gerrit. Where are you going now?

Remember, behave yourself.

Oh no! What do I do now?

Now, Gerrit, that's your cue.

Grab her, Gerrit. What's with you tonight?

"Wilt thou leave the fair maiden?"

"Alright man... I leave her."

What you say now?

No, Gerrit, what's with you?! Oh, dear.

Gerrit you must say "I now depart from you, but I'll be back again".

"I now depart..."

But buddy I'll be back soon.

"Oh no, thy fury tiger. I will grapple with thee!"

"You just touch me... I'll knock you out."

Close the curtain, quickly. Teacher has feinted.

Trompie was the tiger, he tricked me. He tricked me. Trompie's the tiger.

There, take your costume.

Stop him, catch him. It's Trompie. Stop him.

There, here's your tiger suit.

Thank you, Sir.

Remember guys, wait for my signal. Blikkies you speak. Dawie, you throw...

...the stones on the roof and then lower the pumpkin ghost, Rooie.

Wait here, Dawie.

You have the stones?

Yes, Captain.

Safanja, the Great Spirit has come for you!

Run, guys.

Run, Dawie, run.

That was so much fun.

We didn't really need to run away. It was only the storeroom window.

No one will even notice it's broken.

Ah, I tore my shirt. I'd better change it.

Oh no, I left the pumpkin ghost under the tree.

If my dad finds it, I'm going to be in trouble again.

- Cheers, Trompie. - Bye, Captain.

Bye guys.

Trompie, what the hell have you done now again?

I asked you a question, Trompie.

Well Dad... how do I put this?

I haven't done anything in particular.

Tell me, are you responsible for this?

Well, Dad.

Yes and no.

It was my idea, but I'm not responsible.

I didn't make it.

Tell me, Trompie. Did you or did you not frighten the living...

...daylight out of Jafta and Safanja with this pumpkin?

I did, Dad.

Why?

I wanted Boesman.

Don't worry, my boy. I'll buy you your own puppy.

Thanks Dad, but I don't want a dog if I can't have Boesman.

You know, Safanja... you're committing a great sin.

What? What sin is that, little one?

Taking Boesman with you.

I don't think so. He's leaving with me tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Safanja?

Yes, tomorrow. I'm going to Johannesburg.

And Boesman's coming with me.

What time are you leaving?

Uhm... Tomorrow afternoon. Or evening. It's a bit hot in the afternoon.

Come on, son. We're waiting.

I'm not hungry, Mom.

Trompie, your dad is going to buy you a puppy next week.

I don't want another dog, Mom. I want Boesman. He's my friend.

Oh, Boesman.

Can't you organise something? Safanja's leaving tomorrow.

Oh please, Heavenly Father... I really want Boesman...

He's my friend. I would really like to keep him.

Please work in Safanja's heart, so he gives Boesman to me.

Please make a plan.

Pretty please.

That's all... Amen.

Please, Safanja. Please give Boesman to me.

Boesman's my friend. I can't give him away.

Little Trompie. I think it's time for you to turn back.

Agh, I'll walk with you a little more.

Little Trompie, we should let Boesman decide who he wants to stay with.

What did you say, Safanja?

We should let Boesman decide.

Really, Safanja?

Here Boesman!

Boesman!

Come Boesman!

Boesman!

Boesman!

Please, Boesman. Come here, boy. Please Boesman, come here.

Boesman!

Aah, Boesman.

Safanja! Come visit soon.