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RESCUE OF TWO BUSH GIRLS. [1820. 
them about four or five years ago. Mampoor 
and the children could now speak the Dutch 
language well, having learned it among the Gri- 
quas, and could also read a little ; and Syllebal 
the eldest, had become a clever girl. Sewhahwai, 
instead of feeling ashamed of his conduct, seemed 
proud at being pointed out to me as the husband 
of Mampoor. 
Two Bush girls, whom I wished to see, in con- 
sequence of what I had heard of their history, 
were brought to the waggons. The eldest, whom 
they have named Flora, was about ten years of 
age ; the youngest, Sabina, was only two years 
and a half old. When their mother died, their 
grandmother insisted that they should be thrown 
into the same grave with her, and buried alive ; 
but this was prevented by the interference of 
Adam Kok. Being disappointed in her cruel 
purpose, she afterwards threatened to murder 
them ; when Kok told her that if she did so, she 
should be severely punished ; which made her 
desert the kraal, and leave the children to be 
supported by any one who chose to do it. Kok 
having many children dependant on him, asked 
his son to take them under his protection. There 
was a third and elder girl, whom I did not see. 
An institution at Griqua Town, for receiving, 
supporting and educating orphan Bushman chil- 
dren, might save many lives, and be of essential 
