" "But your young men could do the same again
without your knowing." "They know better than try it again; they are too
much afraid; and they see that what was then done has greatly injured us
as well as all the other villages." I explained to them the object of
our coming here, and that they must not think we are to buy everything
they bring, and must not be angry when we refuse to give what they
demand. We do not come to steal their food or curios, and, if we do not
want them, they can carry all back; we are not traders. After praying
with them, they said, "Tamate, now let it be friendship; give up your
intention of going to Mekeo (inland district), and come to-morrow, and we
shall make friends and peace." "I shall go; but suppose the mother of
the young man who was shot begins wailing, what then?" "She will
doubtless wail, but you need not fear; come, and you will see." "Then to-
morrow I shall go."
Next morning, the _Mayri_ having arrived the evening before, I carried
into effect the intended visit.
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