a pretext as big as the end of a finger nail" they would commence - Mair is of the same opinion - and every one I have conversed with who have any knowledge of the question says the same - It behoves us to be scrupulously careful in our dealings with the natives - and at the same time to be prepared for the worst - Hans is very anxious about the Ngatiraukawa, and begs that they may be supported - he also tells me that Locke has letters from Maihi and people on the subject - If any thing is up we must support them - and I would