is well spoken of by both natives and Europeans. He also has a cast off mistress of te Kooti. This latter one told me that she was willing to come to Napier with Karaitiana but that Major Westrup would not allow her as she was a Hau Hau (prisoner I suppose). It is said that this woman Pimia acts as a procuress for the gentleman who keeps her. I was told that she once enticed a young girl the sister of Sydney (her lawful husband) into the bedroom telling her no one was in the room. She then pushed her upon the bed and the gentleman of the house was discovered standing behind the door. Syndey's second wife however happening to be present, rushed in and dragged her out. I shall not further offend your ears by relating more of these disgraceful proceedings. I have considered deeply over the thing since my return from Turanga, and it was with much hesitation and reluctance that I made up my mind to speak at all about the matter, but having done so it was necessary that I should speak plainly so as to give you a correct idea of the existing state of things. There can be no doubt