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ATTACK ON THE MASHOWS. 
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was present, and that every word he uttered 
would be reported to Mateebe ; and that if 
flattering Mateebe would please him, instead of 
sending presents of cloaks and skins, he would 
be a gainer, as words cost him nothing bnt 
breath, 
Lintua had a brother killed in Mateebe's last 
commando, in which so many lost their lives. 
Lintua then added that he was extremely sorry 
for the late attack by the inhabitants of a town 
higher up the Krooman, on a party of Mashows 
who were coming to trade with his people. He 
particularly lamented that it had happened im- 
mediately after we had opened a communication 
with those distant towns. It would again shut 
the door against them. Notwithstanding this 
humane speech, this very people, about twelve 
months before, attacked a party of Wanketzens, 
who were passing in the same manner with ar- 
ticles of trade ; ten of whom they murdered, and 
seized upon all their property. He requested 
that on our return we would endeavour to per- 
suade the captain of the town to restore the oxen 
and property to the poor Mashows. Munameets 
united with us in promising to attempt it. 
We remarked to the meeting that people who 
committed such atrocities should be punished, 
