the land. E Kopi, however, acknowledged to have received a share of the payment given for land by the New Zealand Company; stating that he was foolish in having accepted of the same, but not comprehending the nature of the negotiations he was entering into, he did not consider himself bound to give up his land. I endeavoured to convince this native that he could not expect the goods he received, for nothing; and in consideration thereof, he ought at least to behave kindly to the European, let him resume his work, and live quietly, being an inoffensive man; that he and all the natives might depend upon due justice being done to them, with regard to their lands; and hoped their excitement and anger would subside. Ngawi, a son of Ngatata's, made answer; and said,- "The land is mine.