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28 disgrace upon them, and the satisfaction expressed in every countenance with his dramatic punishment, in my presence, bore testimony to the conscience of the native, in regard to dishonesty.

Leading Dick, and occasionally shifting my saddle, and riding him to ease my own horse, after various small adventures I reached Christchurch, having been a month on my journey; and I am now preparing to accompany my Father on his first exploration of his Diocese to its southernmost point, about five hundred miles distant. We shall be absent for a considerable time, and in my next letter I hope to tell you how we fared. Meanwhile, I am yours, H. W. H.