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princes were Maroutafique and Rhaovi, the former 
ten, and the latter eleven years of age. In the 
acquisition of learning, they displayed considerable 
parts, and having now returned to their native island, 
great expectations are entertained of the beneficial 
result of their visit 
Radama appears to be a man of very superior 
understanding and talents for governing. He is 
about thirty years of age, of an affable and cheerful 
disposition, and of a strong intelligent mind. In 
his intercourse with his subjects, he is kind and 
familiar, and they almost adore him. He speaks 
French, and has also some little knowledge of English, 
and has a great desire to have the latter, taught 
generally amongst his people. 
The idea of civilizing the island of Madagascar, 
has taken such strong possession of his mind, that he 
has determined to make any sacrifice in order to 
accomplish it. At the period of which we have just 
spoken, his intercourse with the English began to 
open his eyes to the true state of the Madegasses, 
and to the means necessary to civilize them.* 
* The conduct of Governor Farquhar towards the Made- 
gasses is above all praise; and while it has attached the hearts 
of that simple and affectionate people to him and his country¬ 
men, it reflects the highest honour upon the British nation. We 
trust the worthy governor will live to see, in a still greater 
degree, the happy effects of the moderation and benevolence he 
has manifested in his conduct towards them: at this period it 
influenced the native chiefs so far, as to induce them to renounce 
