consequently I had a day less at the Lakes than I expected Mair sent Maunsell with me, an excellent fellow and first rate guide. We came down by Te Whetu and Tirau and reached here last night. The old horse carried me very well and has come back in very good condition - I heard all sorts of interesting particulars about Te Kooti from the Waotu natives who seem to have a profound veneration for him - I hear that there is to be a great Mutiny at Alexandra and regret very much that I can't be