all were agreed, he should then consider the purchase a good one; that Ahuriri and Wairarapa should be purchased first; then that this quarter would follow; but that some of the natives were very bad; stole form the Europeans, and made no reparation for their offenses. He seems a cheerful, clever, shrewd man; greatly admired and idolized by his followers. I told him I should like to have a horse to go back with, like his black one. He said, - "That you shall!", and brought up the animal, saddle, bridle, and all; which he carefully, and with some degree of graceful action, placed before me. I asked whether, if I returned him a mare, that would be sufficient remuneration for the animal. He said, "Yes." In the evening I bought a new saddle and bridle from Smith; who had not sufficient money to pay for the horse; but I said he would give Kani £10 in cash and goods at a cheap rate, for the balance. I told Kani of this, and that I valued his horse at £30; although I am informed by good judges, £25 is quite value. Still, in purchasing from a Chief, I should rather, when left to myself, give him every advantage in making the bargain.