APPENDIX. 2O7T 
persons we had rescued; and never was I so forcibly struck 
with the words of the Psalmist---‘* We were like them that 
dream,” for the young captain walked in perfect silence by 
my horse until he ascended the hill leading from the valley 
in which Umyeki was; and when he had reached the top, 
and saw the surrounding country, he exclaimed—< It is true ! 
I thought I was dreaming, but it is true! I am free from 
Umyeki!” 
On our arrival at home, we met two persons belonging 
to the Captain, and one of them, with his heart full of joy, 
and his eyes full of tears, ran home to inform the father of 
his son’s safety. 
From the young man I learned that they were sur- 
rounded by persons when it was announced that I was com- 
ing, and that some of them said—< We must kill the prison- 
ers immediately ;” but there was not sufficient time before [I 
called the Captain away; and that it was taking up his 
attention, so as not to aliow him time to give the order, 
which prevented their being killed. He says they heard 
me demanding them, and had resolved to rush through 
their guards towards me, had any violence been offered 
them. 
The following morning the old Captain, accompanied by 
several others, together with a great number of councillors, 
came to the Station. After they had sat a little, I called the 
young man forward, to present him to his father. The old 
man, upon seeing him, covered his face for some considerable 
time. ‘The son did the same; and after they had given 
vent to their feelings by a flood of tears (in which all joined), 
the father broke the silence by saying —* I thank—I thank ! 
I see my son! I never expected to see my son again, for I 
know what has been done to others who were taken prisoners 
by the same person.” 
