prepare him to death: adding, Make haste before the Bishop come in for I do not want him. After I had finished the prayers he requested me to write a letter to the effect of obtaining leave for F Reignier to accompany him to the scaffold and assist him as a Priest. On my refusal, he wrote himself the short letter which Mr. Tylee is forwarding to you, but F. Reignier was not send for. Now, Honourable Sir, be so kind as to give me through the return of that letter, the mean to put a stop to accusations which I do not deserve. If you desire to have of summary of the longue conversation of Kereopa to me on different subjects, I am ready to give it. I have the honour to be with the greatest respect, Honorable Sir, Your most humble servant St. Marie Joseph Aubert Honorable Donald MacLean Defence Minister etc. etc. etc.