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 i877] The Ninth Kaffir War. 73 were supposed to be scattered over the country beyond the Umtata. A demand was made upon Umqikela, great son of Faku, to surrender the fugitive chiefs, and it was expected that they would soon be in custody. The volunteers and burghers were received with much rejoicing as they passed through the villages and towns on their way back to their homes. It was believed that the punishment inflicted upon the Galekas would serve as a warning to the Earabe clans, and probably prevent them from rising in open rebellion, though their conduct was such as to cause a great deal of uneasiness. The mode of settlement of Galekaland was at once considered by the government. Arrangements were made for the return of Mapasa and his clan to their old home, and the administration of the affairs of the territory was confided to Colonel Eustace. All the common Galekas who would return and submit to his authority were as an act of grace to be permitted to settle there, and were to be protected against every one who might try to interfere with them. It was in contem- plation to set apart about five hundred farms of three hundred acres each for occupation by Europeans, who were to pay ^Go for cost of survey and & yearly as quitrent, and all the remainder of the territory was to be reserved for the Galekas who it was supposed would return, give up their arms, and agree to live under British rule.