ground, I rather think it will have a different effect, and strengthen them in their respect for me. Pehi said:- "Maclean come and see us and the Europeans in a friendly manner. Do not come about the land question. It hurts us so, and we feel the trouble you have taken in getting it settles, walking day and night over boundaries, creeks and rivers, and all in vain. Come and see us always; come and see us. Do not be afraid for the Europeans. Let them remain that wish, but not go on lands that have not been sold, without giving us some remuneration. Those that wish to leave the place may do so, or else obtain the town lands to live upon. We shall have no quarrels here like Poniki, or other places. Those who wish to fight there may do so, but will not be assisted by myself or tribe. The Europeans and you must be ashamed at your own proceeding in running off from amongst us so suddenly, when we relied on your words for the payment as true words. No! I now see the words of Europeans are not so. You, however, have done all you could. We are sorry your good words have come to naught, as we all did as you told us, and obeyed your words as a person we all love." Several other chiefs spoke in a similar strain; and all of them felt satisfied that I had no part in Mr. Symond's doings. Dined at Captain Campbell's with Dr. Wilson. Pehi and Maketu came there; and the former