through but was afraid of Waikato. Other Ngatiraukawa living still further in the King country said the same and all including the Waikatos present made no secret that Waikato wants a "take" to quarrel upon. The principal ground of grievance at present is that Pakehas are leasing land outside the confiscated boundaries. John's information about the road from Niho o te kiore to Cambridge is all wrong, the road is very good, no difficulty of any sort or kind, less so Locke says than between Niho o te kiore and Taupo the truth is John's guide did not know the country and was funky and took him off the road under the ranges - the natives are much amused at his adventures as got from the papers and say the places he got through are impassable altogether. The Rangatira is in but I have not seen anyone yet from her. The Luna will probably be here by the morning if there is any further news I will write by her. Always, Yours very truly, J. D. Ormond