As Bakuma sped along in a gliding lope the amulet swayed rhythmically to the whispered praises of the power of Marufa, mixed with ardent prayers to the spirits to provide the fat goat with which to propitiate the spirit of the woods; for had not the love charm already manifested its wondrous power?
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle
The carriers were kept on the native shuffling lope by the aid of attentions from the askaris.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle
The wolves upon his trail lope slowly over the forest bed of oozing vegetation; with careless stride, but with relentless intent, the creatures openly seek their prey.
"In the Brooding Wild"
Ridgwell Cullum