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protection. Munameets then stated his object in 
coming along with us, and what Missionaries 
taught them at Lattakoo. He assured them that 
Missionaries would ask for nothing from them for 
their support, but would receive what they chose 
to offer them— that they took nothing from 
people by force ; that they were peaceable men ; 
and like them, added he, I come peaceably, I 
have not brought one assaigai with me. Their 
guns are not to kill men, but lions, elephants, 
rhinoceroses, and game to eat. 
Mahalalewhey spoke first. He advised us not 
to visit Makabba, for he would do us harm— he 
said they had much need of the word of God, for 
they had enemies on both sides of them— that 
they were of the same mind as Mahoomoo-Peloo, 
they would like to have teachers sent to them. 
The King next spoke. He appeared to be 
above sixty years of age, very black with a white 
beard, and much wrinkled— he spoke with a tone 
of decision, and like a man who, if he threatened, 
would certainly execute his threat. He began 
by complaining against the Corannas at Mala- 
peetzee, for having, some years ago, before they 
had a teacher, taken seven pack-oxen and killed 
his brother. He said he demanded back the cat- 
tle which they had taken, or he should be re- 
venged on them. Had they taken merchandize. 
