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amongst whom were Lieutenant Phillpott and Captain Grant; 
these the Missionary buried in the church-yard at theWaimate. 
The body of the latter was only recovered after the place fell, 
having been buried by the natives.* 
Afterwards, when the artillery was brought to bear on the 
pa, it was taken. When the news reached Auckland, the inha¬ 
bitants for a time were panic struck, and almost expected to 
see tbe enemy at their doors. 
Heke then built another strong pa, called Ruapekapeka, 
which was considered a masterpiece of Maori fortification.f 
After much skirmishing, in January 1846, the pa was taken 
possession of. On the Sabbath, the defenders retired outside, 
to the part the furthest removed from the besiegers, while 
they held their service, to be out of the way of the balls: 
this being discovered, the troops entered the place before 
Heke’s men could return, and tbe pa fell. He retired to the 
interior, where he continued to reside in his native fastnesses, 
secure from pursuit. After having made an honorable peace, 
he lived in quiet until his death, which took place in 1850. 
However mistaken Heke’s views may have been, yet he can 
only be regarded in the light of a patriot. His moderation in 
prosperity, and the total absence of vindictiveness and cruelty 
in war towards those thrown into his power, will always tell in 
his favour. It is to be regretted, that he was made the dupe 
of designing men, and worthless characters ; but making allow¬ 
ances for his only partially enlightened mind, his faults will 
not be sufficient to eclipse the glory which he has gained in so 
successfully combating with those who possessed all the skill 
and resources which military science could bestow. The 
Governor wisely made peace with the insurgents. 
Some time afterwards, Sir Everard Holmes, Commander of 
the North Star, paid Kawiti a visit. He said, “ Well, Kawiti, 
it is peace now.” The old Chief replied, “ Well, it is for you 
* A report was circulated that Captain Grant’s body had been partly eaten, 
but it was totally untrue. 
f A model of it was made by Colonel Wynyard, and sent to the Great 
Exhibition. 
