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have convinced them of the improbity of fuch 
conduft : but I chofe rather to remove their 
fears, by promifmg them not to take up my 
abode with their relations, nor remain at the 
fettlement longer than was neceffary ; and that 
in the mean time I would keep them concealed 
in my tents, fo that their prefence fhould not 
be known. My promifes quieted iheir minds : 
they confented to keep their engagement, and 
remained with me. 
Conformably to the advice given me by the 
Hottentots at the fpring, I fent an exprefs to 
Van der Wefthuyfen, to procure a relay of 
cattle, and the next day I received from him 
the teams that I wanted. When arrived on 
the height, I flopped, and encamped at a di- 
ftance from the houfe ; and the two Bafters, 
while I went to pay my vifit to their relations, 
took the neceffary precautions to remain con- 
cealed in my camp. 
They already knew me by report; and PInar 
befides, who had gene on before me, and called 
upon them, had given them my hiftory. They 
received me with the greateft civility, com- 
plained of me that I did not come, like PInar, 
and take up my abode with them, and re- 
G 2 newed 
