murderers. He was full of Parables and dark sayings, and finished off by saying that he did not wish the Ngaiterangi to go and visit them. Told them to return to their country and remain quiet if they did not "Ko koe te Mutanga" - he spoke bitterly. From what Te keoka said they are prepared to resist any encroachment but he did not think they would attack. I must close this hurried line. I am better. Yours faithfully, Hy. T. Clarke