Umslopogaas

Sir Henry Curtis

Sir Henry Curtis and Umslopogaas are battle-hardened comrades, bound by mutual respect and loyalty.

Alphonse

Alphonse, the comic French cook, and Umslopogaas, the fierce Zulu warrior, form an unlikely but affectionate friendship.

The Masai

The Masai warriors and Umslopogaas are hostile adversaries, representing different warring tribes.

Nasta

Nasta and Umslopogaas are fierce enemies, clashing in battle as leaders of opposing factions.

Nyleptha

Nyleptha respects Umslopogaas as a formidable warrior and loyal protector of her English allies.

Macumazahn

Macumazahn (Allan Quatermain) and Umslopogaas are old friends and trusted companions from previous African adventures.

Macumazahn

Macumazahn (Allan Quatermain) and Umslopogaas are old friends and trusted companions from previous African adventures.

The Masai

The Masai warriors and Umslopogaas are hostile adversaries, representing different warring tribes.

Nyleptha

Nyleptha respects Umslopogaas as a formidable warrior and loyal protector of her English allies.

Sir Henry Curtis

Sir Henry Curtis and Umslopogaas are battle-hardened comrades, bound by mutual respect and loyalty.

Alphonse

Alphonse, the comic French cook, and Umslopogaas, the fierce Zulu warrior, form an unlikely but affectionate friendship.

Macumazahn

Macumazahn (Allan Quatermain) and Umslopogaas are old friends and trusted companions from previous African adventures.

The Consul's Yarn

A Zulu warrior and former chief who joins the expedition after fleeing Zululand following a betrayal by his wife, bringing only his battleaxe.

II: The Black Hand

Travels in the second canoe with Quatermain; kills an eland with a borrowed rifle.

III: The Mission Station

Mentioned as disliking fish, typical of most Zulus.

IV: Alphonse and His Annette

Cleans the rifles on the veranda, names each gun and his battleaxe 'Inkosi-Kaas', and explains the axe's history and his fighting style.

V: Umslopogaas Makes a Promise

Devises a battle plan to rescue Flossie from the Masai, sharpens his axe Inkosi-Kaas, and promises to hew the Masai Lygonani limb from limb.

VI: The Night Wears On

Advises on the plan, initially refuses chainmail but is convinced; sleeps soundly before the attack.

VII: A Slaughter Grim and Great

Remains calm before battle, fights with his axe Inkosi-Kaas, and kills the Masai herald with a powerful stroke.

VIII: Alphonse Explains

Survives the battle, praised for his fighting; receives Sir Henry's iron shirt as a gift.

IX: Into the Unknown

Shows distress at parting with Flossie, for whom he had a strong affection.

X: The Rose of Fire

Remains conscious longer than most; calmly eats a chop during the crisis and dismisses the echoes as devils.

The Frowning City

Amused by Good's transformation, comparing him to a blue jay spreading his tail.

XIV: The Flower Temple

Stands beside Quatermain at the temple; receives the warning to move back.

XV: Sorais’s Song

Refuses to learn Zu-Vendi or adopt native dress; threatens a teacher with his axe.

Before the Statue

Observes the lovers with amusement, commenting on their behavior.

XVII: The Storm Breaks

Tasked by Curtis to keep watch near Nyleptha's apartments during the night.

XVIII: War! Red War

Reports Sorais's assassination attempt, punishes Alphonse by thrusting him into a thorn bush, and kills the first soldier in the war.

XIX: A Strange Wedding

Present at the wedding and later seen whetting his axe, a symbol of the impending violence.

XX: The Battle of the Pass

Observes the army with grim delight, leaning on his axe, and speaks with Allan about the scale of the battle.

XXI: Away! Away!

Rides alongside Quatermain, vowing to kill Agon, and helps secure the palace.

How Umslopogaas Held the Stair

Dies heroically defending the stair; his body is entombed at the site and a statue is planned.

Endnotes

Mentioned in a note about his Zulu name 'Woodpecker' and his fighting style with Inkosi-Kaas.