Leeus met Ietsels (Fanie Viljoen) Chapter 9 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Adjusting to his new surroundings, Buyi decorates his room and encounters the resident fauna. His solitude is interrupted by Themba, who reveals Lwazi's dangerous encounter with a lion. Alone again, Buyi locks up, startled by Themba's bloody return, leaving him curious and apprehensive about life in the game reserve.
FULL SUMMARY:
In Chapter 9, Buyi attempts to become acclimated with his new room. He arranges his few belongings, including his clothes and books, around the room and puts up his poster of Amir Khan, a popular boxer. His room feels distinctly silent, apart from the sound of his movements. He opens his window, letting in the outdoors sounds for the first time, despite his worries about the animals he's heard about, especially the baboons. Outside sounds—the chirping of crickets and hooting of an owl—fill his room. Suddenly, a bug rushes in through the window causing him to fall back onto his bed. This incident makes him laugh, realizing that the creature isn't a threat. Later, he senses something moving in the bushes outside. Startled, he quickly closes the window and becomes concerned about what could be out there. It’s soon interrupted when his father, Themba, who is apparently away, returns and tells him to ensure all windows and doors are secure. Themba, clearly in a hurry and tense, informs Buyi about an accident that occurred during the night safari. Lwazi was involved in a confrontation with a lion, and his condition is unknown. Themba leaves, with his gun in hand, to look for Lwazi. Once Themba leaves, Buyi ensures all doors and windows are locked. He attempts to sleep but is on high alert. After falling asleep briefly, he's awakened by noise at the front door. He fears a lion has come in, but it's Themba returning, his clothes covered in blood.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In hoofstuk 9 pak Buyi sy tasse uit en vestig hom in Themba se chalet. Hy skrik vir bosgeluide en Themba se haastige vertrek na 'n ongeluk met 'n leeu tydens Lwazi se nagsafari. Themba terug met bloedbevlekte klere laat Buyi ontsteld en onrustig.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hoofstuk 9 begin Buyi sy tasse uit te pak na sy ma se oproep. Hy pak sy klere weg, rangskik sy boeke en sit 'n plakkaat van die bokser Amir Khan teen die muur. Hy merk die diepe stilte op en besluit om 'n rukkie by die venster te sit. Verstommend lyk hy in die nag, maar word onrustig wanneer hy die geluid van gras en blare wat ritsel, in die omgewende bosse hoor. Buyi raak onmiddellik bang, maak die venster toe en dink aan sy ma in Londen. Terwyl hy nog op die bed le, hoor hy onverwag 'n deur klap en voetstappe - dit is sy pa, Themba, wat haastig nou binne is. Themba sê hy moet uitgaan en maak seker dat die vensters en deure goed toe is, en verlaat haastig die huis. Buyi merk 'n geweer en ammunisie in Themba se hande en hoor daar was 'n ongeluk met die nagsafari, waarop Lwazi was. Themba onthul dat hulle op 'n leeu afgekom het. Skok oor die nuus hou Buyi wakker vir die res van die nag, maar hy raak uiteindelik aan die slaap. Hy word wakker uit sy halfslaap toe hy die klank van 'n sleutel in die voordeurslot hoor. Dit is sy pa wat terugkom, klere met bloed bevlek.