Arawa who accompanied him here took up the black brush and painted him black enough -- counting off his many crimes on his fingers. Tamaikoha replied that he was satisfied. He only wanted to know my opinion -- for he said if he is such a monster I shall feel justified in securing his destruction by any means. I told Tamaikowha that we wanted to bring him be judged by the law -- and if he suceeded in capturing him that the Government would make him a substantial recognition of his services. He said I will feel my way and communicate with you. I do not fear Te Kooti but I do distrust the Urewera. He is gone back and I hope that he will do us service. I have authorized twelve men -- eleven beside himself -- he is to get 4/- per diem and his companions 2/- neither arms nor ammunition are wanted he says he has both. There is something honest about the man that I like -- like -- and he has not been the wretch described by some of his enemies.