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an arrangement was made, by which I was set at liberty, to the 
entire satisfaction of the father, to whom I considered myself bound 
by previous promise. The Captain was a man, in whose faithful- 
ness he could place full reliance, and a family, going home as pas- 
sengers on board the Brilliant, were willing to pay every attention 
to his son. Having paid the Captain half of the passage-money, I 
put myself under the direction of the Governor, and of Captain 
Henry Forbes, commander of the Zebra, to whom his Excellency 
had previously introduced me. The Zebra was to sail on the 20th. 
8th. Though the termination of this affair had been completely 
satisfactory to all parties, yet some gloomy thoughts continued to 
haunt my mind, regarding the extraordinary situation, into which 
I had been so unexpectedly thrown. Nor did I willingly part 
with my young friend Adolph, whose affectionate disposition and 
good sense had made his constant attendance in my various walks 
about Groenekloof very pleasant to me. But as I verily believe 
that nothing happens to me, but by the permission of God, to 
whom I have fully committed myself in all my ways, I endea- 
voured to " cast my burden upon the Lord," and to believe, that 
all things would work together for my good. Of this I have now 
made full experience. 
Mr. and Mrs. Melville set out this morning for Groenekloof. 
After they were gone, we went to the parade, where the military 
were drawn up to receive General Sir Alexander Campbell. I 
spent a good part of the forenoon Avith Mr. Poleman, in whose 
company I always receive much pleasure and information. We 
dined at home, to celebrate Mr. Grant's birth-day, and spent the 
evening most agreeably with the Rev. Mr. Hesse. He and his fa- 
mily were going into the country, and fearing, that I should not 
see them again, I took leave of them. 
9th. This day was devoted to a trip to Constantia. Mr. Hancke 
was the contriver and director of this excursion. He had provided 
two sociables and six. The company consisted of Mr. Hancke, 
a lady of his acquaintance. Brother Schmitt and his wife, Brother 
