opinions, from the position he holds etc. will be sure to spread and do invalculable mischief. Lambert is going down, also trembling in his shoes. I had reassured him to some extent, but he went hence to Mr. Herbert and the ague came on again worse than ever. He actually talks of moving his family. I enclose a copy of the Porangahau answer to my letter. They are waiting to hear Karaitiana's news and won't speak till they do. Your's faithfully, G. S. Cooper