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sheep. This walk was a great reUef, for the longest court in our 
quarters was not more than 14 feet. 
June 12. The King sent us a large Hio sheep to look at; it 
measured 4|- feet from the head to the insertion of the tail, which 
was two feet long, its height was three feet, and it was covered with 
coarse shaggy hair. 
June 13. The King sent for us late at night ; he assured us 
he wished to think well of the English; and that if Cape Coast 
was not so far off, he should send messengers daily to wish the 
Governor good morning, but the Crambos (Moors) and his great 
men thought we came to do bad, and spy the country ; so he sent 
for us when it was dark, that they might not know it. He had 
only two persons with him. Mr. James was too ill to attend. 
17. The King sent a present to our quarters of 
2 ounces of gold to the officers. 
20 ackies to our people. 
10 ackies to our linguists. 
1 hog, 1 sheep, and a profusion of plantains and oranges. 
This was his reproof of a disgraceful attempt to borrow money of 
him for our subsistence ; of which Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Ted lie, and 
myself, had pubhcly disclaimed our knowledge and sanction. 
Nothing could be more injurious to our dignity. 
18th. Mr. Tedlie having ventured to walk a few yards without 
the town, was arrested by a captain, with about 100 followers, 
who detained him in his house whilst a message was sent to the 
King, who desiring Mr. Tedlie to be brought before him, enquired 
if he had his small box (compass) in his pocket, and finding he 
had not, affected to reprove the captain severely, for supposing 
either of us could wish to run away, whilst the King was our 
friend. After this we seldom went out. 
21st. Bundahenna, one of the King s uncles, begged him for 
