home. They can Karakia wild cattle out of the bush, and catch them in the open; with many other absurdities, which it would weary you to read, and me to write here. Some of them say that the great Te Ua is to come with the next batch, and bring his Pakeha dried heads with him, through which he converses with his Atua. He will be, on his pilgrimage round the Island,- the result of which is to be that on a certain day, all the Pakehas are to wake up in the morning and find themselves corpses,- all but one for each Kainga, to be selected by the Atua, and left alive to be kept as Mokais. And now for a word about yourself. I do sincerely trust that your trip has done you good, and that we shall soon see you among us again, stronger and better than ever. Except this Hau Hau affair there has been nothing of importance since you left. Locke starts for the Wairoa on Monday. Paul Rerepu is bellowing for arms, in a terrible funk about the Pai Marire. I suppose he should have a dozen old muskets. I gave him a flag today, to his intense joy. Douglas has gone for a trip to Taupo and Rotomahana, under the protecting wing of Hohepa of Oruanui,- rather an unlucky time for him to be away. I will now say good-night, as it is late, and I am tired writing. Hoping soon to see you back in restored health, and with kind regards from Mrs. Cooper, I remain, Yours very sincerely, (Signed) G.S. Cooper.