and occupying the North, informing the Government of his arrival there, that the proposed town might be commenced; and he would consult with the Mamaku and Pukerangiora natives about acceeding to the Governor's terms. ''But'' he said, ''you have come to meet me on the road to Taranaki, deprive me of the Ngatiawas and natives who agreed to join me, and you are taking the land that I intended to return to. I must complain of you to both the Governors; and if you buy up the land before giving me time to return, I will be off to Auckland, and complain of you to the Governor. I am a Chief, and the natives admit that. The Ngatiraranuis, the Taranakis, and all the people, would join me at Waitara, if I were to oppose you about the land. But you have made things clear and straight. Your words are good. The natives all listen to you, and I am come up to assure you that I am not now arguing with you; but still I must say, in my heart, that you have completely killed me. In time we will make all