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Rh he said, that I was from what to them was another world; and it was also believed that I would be able to set at rest the differences of opinion that had arisen from the scanty information they possessed of the regions beyond the icefields. He continued that I was to be guest of the Governor, who was aware of the hour that the boat would arrive.

The Dadoti at this time was gliding up at less than half speed to a wharf crowded with people. On landing, they made room for us, and Ilaclatella presented me to Yeyema, Governor of Tehana and the State of Zenoria. He welcomed me, on behalf of the people, to Tehana, treating me at the same time with great courtesy and respect. I could see that my friend was well known to a large number of those present, and that he and the Governor were on intimate terms. I was now introduced to many others, and after some little conversation, Yeyema suggested that we should make a start for his residence; so we walked a short distance to where a large and luxurious-looking vehicle was standing: it had six wheels on either side, and one in front. Several persons, probably between twenty and thirty, got into it, then the man in front pushed his handle, and it moved off at a good round pace.