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tent. They seemed higlily diverted with the 
use we made of knives and forks. In conse- 
quence of the rain, I had put on half-boots : these 
were often examined and criticised. Therm, at 
noon 58 ; heavy rain. 
Reflecting on the demand of Mahalalewhey for 
a handkerchief, by Munameets, as our guide, I 
thought it might be as well to comply, knowing 
he had power to take it if he chose ; I therefore 
presented one to Munameets, who seemed well 
pleased, and set off with it directly for the captain. 
Having seen a clasp-knife among the presents 
given to the king, Munameets quietly informed me 
that he had no knife to eat with, and would be glad 
to have one. To retain his friendship, I gave him 
one ; upon which he said, " now his heart was 
sweet," meaning that he was happy he had got 
a knife. I had no doubt but he had one among 
the presents I made him at Lattakoo, but it is 
the constant order of the day with Bootsliuanas 
to beg what they can, on every occasion. Though 
one of the most amiable of his countrymen, none 
exceeded him in covetousness ; the acquisition 
of one article seemed only to open the way for 
obtaining another. He knew, and seemed never 
to forget, that I was obliged to him, which con- 
tinued to the day of our final separation. 
The rain ceasing, an opportuity was afforded 
