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as much as I could; for it was not our custom when people 
were in trouble to talk to them about their faults, but to 
assist them. Faku must take care they are not injured 
while living under his protection; they ask nothing of him 
but liberty to remain a short time to rest; with any future 
arrangements between Faku and them, as to their removal 
or remaining in his country, I had nothing to do, as it was a 
matter of perfect indifference to me whether they remained 
or went away, only they would not be allowed to remain on 
the station, as none but those concerned in the mission could 
live there.” After a long conversation on the murders com- 
mitted under pretence of punishing persons guilty of witch- 
craft, the old man, with Faku’s mother, and three of his 
Wives, promised to use all their influence to put the umh- 
lahlos down, affecting to be convinced of the wickedness of 
the practice. 
23rd.—This day the temporary cook-house and the 
corn-store were burnt down, through the carelessness of 
Gecani. For some time Mr.’ Painton’s house was in great 
danger; but, through the good providence of God, the 
wind changed, and with the exception of about four waggon- 
loads of corn, no property of any value was destroyed. 
August 1st.—Mr. Collis arrived here on his way to Natal, 
with two waggons, two Englishmen, and several Hottentots, 
intending to attempt a settlement there for the purposes of 
trade. He carries a letter from his Excellency the Gover- 
nor of the Colony to Dingaan, recommending him to live in 
peace, which letter he will read to that chief. He hopes 
to be able to explain matters to the satisfaction of Dingaan, 
so as to admit of the resettlement of Messrs. Fynn at 
Natal. Messrs. Fynn intend to accompany him part of 
the way, and then wait the result of the communications 
with Dingaan. AOR E 
