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mand in the country. Some Hottentot apprentices were employed 
in making others; chiefly a sort of pocket sheath-knife much used 
by the boors. At the blacksmith's shop, other Hottentots were 
forging the iron-work for a waggon, under the direction of one 
of the Brethren; and the quiet, steady industry with which these 
worthy people pursued each their peculiar occupation, was an ex- 
ample which it would be in the highest degree pleasing to see 
followed every where. 
I now made enquiry for Hottentots who would engage them- 
selves in my service for the intended expedition into the interior; 
but, on account of so many being at this time absent from the 
settlement, barely one could be found, who was willing to go with me, 
and that only in case he could persuade some others of his acquaint- 
ance to accompany him. But after trying in vain all his friends, who 
objected to the great length of the proposed journey, he finally de- 
clined my offer, although I had acceded to his demand of thirty rix 
dollars per month, which was at least six times the customary wages 
of a Hottentot. In this occurrence, an unexpected difficulty dis- 
closed itself ; and I began to be fearful that the nature of my under- 
taking would deter others also from entering my service. 
It was with reluctance that we took our departure from this 
interesting spot : its peaceful character ; the tranquillity of the scene ; 
its good order ; and especially the benevolent purpose to which 
it was dedicated, had made a delightful impression on my mind. 
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