of Rawiri's thinking, that he would not be taken to court, for he knew that as the crime was not witnessed, then it could not be paid for. This is the reason he disregarded the word of the minister, of Halse and of Captain King. Rawiri is such a stubborn man. Well, should he be called up as an assessor for keeping the peace? Indeed no. No one would agree to him. Let the wind listen to what he says, for man will die when exposed to open and deserted country. These words are written on account of the stupidity of this man, and with the intention that they be read everywhere, by the Pakeha, by the Maori, by the governors and judges, when printed in the press. This is the end of the statements by the Maori assessors for the rule of the law: By Te Tahana Hone, Raniera Ngaere, Hone Ropiha Te Kekeu, Matena Ruta Te Tomai, Iharaira Te Tuki [Note following] 'Tahana and others agst Rawiri Waiaua continuing as assessor with particulars of the case of horse killing.'