Hairs from the beard are in great demand as
charms. Having seen all we wanted, and not being able to persuade the
natives to accompany us up to the mountain to see the wild animals, I
decided to return to Orofedabe; so we returned to the village, gave the
taro we bought to the people, paid our attendants and for the house where
our things were, and away we went. Our friends were glad to see us, and
rejoiced greatly when the taboo was taken off the salt, and taro was
bought. We are having rain and thunderstorms every afternoon.
27_th_.--Maka poised a stick twelve feet long on his finger; the natives
tried it and failed; again Maka did it, and all who were looking on came
to the conclusion it was very easy for him to do, as a spirit held it for
him. In each place we have been, when at prayers, all the natives are
most respectful, keeping perfect silence and bending their heads. We had
a fine tramp back to-day, and a refreshing bath in the Laroki after it.
We have paid our carriers, and they are rejoicing greatly.
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