IN TIMOR-LA UT. 



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Ar the constant dread of attack by the Kaleolmr tribe on our 

 village, by keeping us in a daily state of suspense and anxiety, 

 restricted my operations to a narrow area, I proposed to the 

 native Postholder that we should together visit tbat village to 



try what could be done by personal inHiience to establish peace. 

 He, however, seemed by no means willing to accompany me, 

 excusing himself on the plea that the people of Waitidal tbe 

 next village, which had lost more than onr own by Kaleobar 

 raids, woulil oppU!*e a pejice. I therefore determined first tu 



