BROTHER KUHNE SET AT LIBERTY. 26^ 
K. was intended to prevent the English general from 
advancing. We had another hour of prayer, for we felt 
the necessity of earnest, united, and continuous supplica- 
tion. 
By the 14th of January, the enemy had advanced so 
far forward on the side of Akem that the inhabitants of a. 
village belonging to Nsuta had fled to Dwaben, and two 
Ashantees who arrived from the south told dreadful tales 
of what was going on there. Yet whatever had happened 
must have been known to Owusu Kokoo, for he had 
returned on the 10th, without having spoken to the 
general himself 
We were now summoned again to read the answer to 
the letter which Mr. D. translated before the council, no 
servant being present. It was as follows : — 
" Sir Garent Wolseley has received the king's letter 
conveyed by Mr. Kiihne, and rejoices at the peaceful spirit 
which it breathes. But he considers it necessary to prove 
its sincerity, that the white men should be released 
within the next few days, also the Akras, Akwapems, 
Elminians, and all the Fantees. The king may retain Mr. 
D. as interpreter. It will not be the work of a moment 
to stop the progress of the four divisions of the army ; as 
the king must be aware. Queen Victoria wishes that 
there may be a lasting peace between Great Britain and 
Ashantee, which he (Sir Garnet), will do his best to bring 
about. But his majesty must understand that it is as 
impossible to stop the progress of the white men as to 
hinder the rising of the sun." 
A letter was enclosed for me from brother K., telling 
me he had sent me six ounces of gold dust, and expressing 
the hope that the God who had saved him would alsa 
deliver us. All listened with great attention to the read- 
ing of the general's letter, after which my own little 
packet was handed to me. 
