a message has been sent to the Absentees at the South, probably for assistance as well as to fill up the vacancy caused by Rawiri's death. Hiriwanu goes on board the 'Cashmere' this day simply to get him out of hatatore's way, who declared in the most unblushing manner that in the event of Hiriwanus being liberated by the Judge, he himself would take his life. Is it not time that this blood thirsty monster should meet with retributive justice? In haste, Faithfully yours, H, Halse Original per 'Cashmere' Aug.9 - but owing to bad weather she put to sea - H. H.