to escape with impunity if you attempt such mean theivish practices in future the Governor has a regard for the tribes of Hauraki who interposed their influence on your behalf, and true in this instance you forgiveness is granted, under the shining sun of this day, and with this day all your fears from this offence may vanish. The matter is now ended but my advice to you Manuwhiri is not to provoke the governor in future and let us not hear of your meddling or taking part in any future disputes thefts or bad practices against the while people let their property wherever it is or however carelessly guarded be left untouched by you and your people, a pretty name you have gained for yourself that of a thief do you enjoy such a reputation do you imagine it had risen you in the estimation of other tribes or have you not felt that this act has been followed by the degradation such acts deserves. You say you would have given up the powder to me I would not accept