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the Bushmen, in order to revenge the robberies 
they had committed. The new moon having- ar- 
rived, Mateebe was asked by them if they were 
to go; he replied, " Not yet, for Brumella's wife 
is ill." Brumella dare not leave the town in such 
a case, and being a principal man they do not like 
to go without him. 
Cupido, with his waggon and some Corannas, 
departed for GriquaTown; five or six poor Mat- 
chappees embraced the opportunity of travelling 
with the waggon. Their object was to obtain 
employment among the Griquas, because they 
were in a starving condition at Lattakoo. It was 
affecting to see them, reduced almost to skeletons ; 
The skins they wore for clothing were very tattered 
indeed, so that nothing could exceed the wretch- 
edness of their appearance. But misery only 
raises detestation and contempt, never pity and 
compassion among these uncivilized nations. 
Mr. Hamilton having had his only tureen-spoon 
stolen from him, complained to Mateebe, who 
coolly remarked that the Matchappees were a 
stupid people, and could not be at the trouble to 
use any means for its recovery. The gate was, 
therefore, shut to prevent their coming in such 
numbers into the house. Thieving was likely to 
increase, as food was becoming scarce, and the 
people could have no supply from the ground til! 
