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portunity of delivering my sentiments to them concerning the 
Mission in general, and their situation in particular. In the 
evening, the Lord's Supper was administered to the communicant 
congregation, at which I assisted. If I were to express my feel- 
ings on this occasion, it would be but a repetition of what I have 
written concerning my last communion at Gnadenthal. The ap- 
pearance, devotion, and attention of the Hottentot congrega- 
tion at this place, was anew the subject of my admiration and 
thanksgiving for such a miracle of God's power and mercy. 
CHAPTER XXI. 
Departure from Groenehloof. Detained at VeldcornetVcrweij. The 
Governor s offer of a passage in the Zebra sloop of war. Conse- 
quent arrangemejits. Visit to, and description of , Constantia. Its 
Vineyards, cellars, and beautiful situation. Return to Groene- 
hloof 
September 2d was the day, when I expected to close my 
abode at Groenekloof. The visits of the Hottentots continued to 
the last moment before my departure, Mr. Stoll, the landdrost of 
the Cape district, arriving here in the forenoon, expressed great 
satisfaction with the present state and progress of the Mission. He 
has always approved himself a friend, ready to give advice and as- 
sistance. 
Jacob Conrad, a Hottentot, of his own accord, oftered his spann 
of eight horses, to convey me and my travelling companions to 
Capetown; and as his waggon was a very inconvenient vehicle, Mr. 
Melville, who had given us the pleasure of his company for several 
days, lent us his travelling waggon. 
