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OhL — I always understood there were two. 
Mr. Schon recapitulated the Decalogue and the lead- 
ing truths of the Christian faith, and then asked Obi 
if this was not a good religion, to which he replied, with 
a snap of the fingers, “ Yes, very good,” (makka.) 
Commissioners. — Do they sacrifice human beings 
in the Ibu country ? 
Ohi {rather embarrassed). — ^They do not sacrifice 
human beings ; only animals — sheep, goats, fowls, &c. 
Commissioners, — When a woman has twins, does 
she kill them ? 
OhL — I never heard of it, {hesitatingly). 
Commissioners, — Would Obi like to have a Christian 
to teach him ? 
OhL — Yes, certainly. 
Commissioners, — ^Will the King make a law that no 
human sacrifices shall be made, no murders committed, 
and that the treaty be properly observed ? 
OhL — ^Where I have power, the law shall be put into 
execution. 
Commissioners, — If the Queen makes a treaty with 
Obi, will his successors, on his death, abide by the 
same ? 
Ohi, — They will do as I command. I want this 
palaver to be settled. I am tired of so much talking, 
and wish to go on shore. 
Thus the greatest care was taken to make Obi, his 
elder sons, and his headmen, clearly comprehend the 
nature of the Treaty, and of the obligations we wished him 
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