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CHAPTER XXIII. 
Capetotvn. Visits to friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan. Arrange- 
ments on hoard the Zebra. Rev. Mr. Hesse's return to Europe re- 
gretted at the Cape. Duties of a Lutheran minister. Pedestrian 
expedition round the Lion's head. Visit the counti^y-residences of 
Messrs. Ilorak, Beck, Ziegler and Dr. Liesching. View of the 
coast to the south. Final conversations with the Governor. Mr. 
Wilbeiforce Bird. Take leave, and go on hoard the Zebra. Man- 
ner of receiving the Governor on hoard. 
October 10th. I waited on Captain Forbes at the Government- 
house, and obtained a letter from him to the first heutenaat of the 
Zelira, with which I went on board, accompanied by Mr. Daniel 
Disandt, and Brother Fritsch, to see the accommodations prepared 
for me. I found them quite sufficient for my purpose. By the 
Captain's kind attention to my wishes, I had a small cabin to re- 
tire into, which held my bed, a chair, and wash-stand; besides be- 
ing with the Captain during the day. After my return, I went 
with Mr. Hancke to pay some visits, and spent as much time as I 
could with my worthy friends, the Rev. Mr. Hesse and Mr. Pole- 
man. I dined with the Governor, and there met Mr. and Mrs. 
Sheridan. With the latter, I had much pleasant conversation;-. 
The party then attended an instrumental concert, given by Mr. 
Lemming. When we entered the hail, " God save the king" was 
played, in honour of his Excellency, as the King's representative. 
I admired Mr. Lemming's performance on the violin ; the band con- 
sisted partly of dilettanti. 
11th. Time Avas too short to attend to all the engagements made, 
but we spent a very agreeable afternoon with the Rev. Mr. Hesse, 
Mr. Poleman being of the party. 
12th. In the morning, Brother Fritsch returned to Groenekloof. 
