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Return homeward-The lion and giraffe-A night scene-Terror of
oxen at a lion-Inhuman custom-Search for water-A mother
left to perish-Human depravity-Want of natural affection-Sa-
gacity of the lion-The lion's leap-Horrible position-Mode of
frightening lions-Sufferings in the desert-Scenes at the water—
Missionaries of former times-Itinerating fare-A scuffle with the
lion-Night associates-Bachelors' Hall-The author's wardrobe 94
CHAPTER XI.
Journey to Griqua country-The Coranna chief-Unpleasant ride-
Sleeping in the sand-Scenes on the Orange River-The crow and
tortoise-The Author drinks poisoned water-Native poisons-
Kindness of Bushmen-Arrive at Kwees-A desert serenade-
Leaving the river-Some of the party wander-Pursued by a lion
-Extreme hunger and thirst-An encounter with baboons-Des-
perate circumstances-Description of the Mirage-Polluted water
-Arrive at Griqua Town-Visit to Lattakoo-Providential escape
-Return to the desert-Thunder storm-A wet night's lodging-
Providential supply-Encounter with a hippopotamus-Arrive at
the station
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CHAPTER XII.
Journey to Cape Town-The power of the Gospel-Africaner's criti-
cal position-A ludicrous scene-Incredulity of a farmer-The
surprise-Africaner's visit to the Governor-Sensation produced-
The author appointed to the Bechuanas-Africaner conveys his
goods to Lattakoo-His death-His early experience-Dreams and
visions-Africaner's dream-The Author's anxiety about the mis-
sion-Why relinquished-Wesleyans resume the mission-Mr.
Backhouse's testimony-Difficulties inevitable-Prospective view 123
CHAPTER XIII.
Mission to the Griquas-Its origin and character-Devotedness of the
missionaries-Mr. Anderson's description-Their former character
-Progress in civilization-A threatened attack averted-Impolitic
measures-Critical position-Mr. Anderson leaves-The Author
joins Mr. Helm-Waterboer elected chief-His thirst for informa-
tion-Origin of Bergenaars-Attacks on Griqua Town-Generous
conduct-Missionary influence-Retributive providence-Favour-
able change-Successes-Waterboer's government-Missionaries
Government agents-How far a missionary can interfere in civil
affairs-Life saved-Sir A. Stockenstrom's testimony-Treaties a
wise policy-Chiefs defended-State and prospects
135
Retrospective view-The prospective-First visitors to the Bechuanas
-The chief Molehabangue-Messrs. Edwards and Kok-A dan-
gerous expedient-Awful consequences-Honourable conduct in a
heathen-Danger from Bushmen-The Bergover families-Murder
of a father and daughter-A dreadful situation-A heart-rending
scene-A party visit Lithako-A massacre-Dr. Lichtenstein's
visit-Cowan and Denovan-Dr. Burchell's travels-Difficulties in
the language-Mr. Campbell's cheering prospects-Missionaries
sent to Lithako-Interview with the king-Missionaries rejected
-Gloomy reflections-Causes of failure-Mr. Evans relinquishes
the mission
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CHAPTER XV.
Mr. Reed succeeds in obtaining consent-Great wisdom required-
Suspicions of the natives-Difficulty of obtaining confidence-A
commando defeated-Encouraging tokens-An untoward circum-
stance-Mr. Campbell's departure-The loaf stolen-The Author
returns to the mission-Position of the missionary among the Be-
chuanas-Difference of missionary fields-Peculiar difficulties-
Total absence of Idolatry-Early professions no criterion-A rain-
maker's reasoning-Bechuana government-Pitshos, or native par-
liament-National customs-Barriers to the Gospel-Labours of
the women-Bechuana character-Lichtenstein and Thompson's
testimonies
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CHAPTER XVI.
Difficulties on entering on a mission-Atheism of the Kafirs-Re-
marks of Pringle and Kay-Testimony of a sorcerer-The praying
Mantis-The Morimo of the Bechuana-Absurd notions of
Morimo and Barimo-Notions of the origin of man, etc.-A wo-
man sees Morimo-Rain-maker's sagacity-Opinions of divines-
Deplorable ignorance-Incredulity of a chief-Testimony of a
convert
176
CHAPTER XVII.
Works of creation insufficient-Knowledge of God not innate-Invi-
sible things of God-What the Scriptures teach-Opinions of
ancient philosophers-President Edward's argument-Reason in-
sufficient-Roby's conclusion on the subject-Man's responsibility
-Native ceremonies-Customs originating with doctors and rain-
makers-An unpleasant ceremony-Native poets or eulogists-
Natural theology-Systems of idolatry-Their various grades-
How Africa was colonized-Physical variety in man
186
Indifference to instruction-The women monopolize the water-
Patience tried-Situation of a missionary's wife-Character of
our congregations-Cunning thieves-The bewitched pot-Con-
solations-Acquiring the language-Character of interpreters-
Errors inevitable-Serious blunders-Divine support-Itinerating
-Native views of the missionary character-A generous offer-
The Moravians in Greenland-Paul's preaching at Athens-An
example to missionaries-A Hottentot woman-Her affliction
and penitence
194
CHAPTER XIX.
Influence of rain-makers—The dead exposed-Ceremony of burial
Severe drought-Embassy for a rain-maker-His propitious recep-
tion-His popularity-His demeanour-His craftiness-Rain
churned out of a milk sack-Tree struck by lightning-A baboon
in requisition-The lions's heart-A grand discovery-Exhuma-
tion of a body-The rain-maker begins to despair-He seeks coun-
sel-A grave charge-The rain-maker condemned-He leaves
the country.
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CHAPTER XX.
Prospects become darker-A trying crisis-Purposes overruled-
Seasons changed-Scarcity of rain accounted for-Indications o
former luxuriance-Diminution of fountains-The North winds-
Instinct of animals-Atmospheric phenomena-Description of
thunder-storms-Thunder without clouds-Bechuana notions of
thunder-The chapel clock
CHAPTER XXI.
Reports of the Mantatees-The Author's wish to visit the interior-
Opposition to the journey-The hunted khama-Wild dogs' chase
-Mantatees discovered-Return homeward-Proceed to Griqua
Town-A Bechuana parliament held-Manner of the speakers-
A councillor silenced-Taisho's speech-The king's concluding
address.
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CHAPTER XXII.
The Griquas arrive-The commando proceeds-Appalling sights—
Narrow escape-Battle commences-Savage fighting-The enemy
flee-The women and children-Description of the Mantatees-
Renewed attempts to rescue the women-A night's anxiety-
Fresh alarms-The women and dead horse-Goods stolen-Cru-
elty of the Bechuanas-Review of the subject-Concluding reflec-
tions-Missionary among the Mantatees
239
Removal of the station propased-Objections to the plan-The Author
visits Cape Town-Surprise of the Bechuana chiefs-Missionaries
arrive-Return to the station-Journey to the Bauangketsi-
Wander in the desert-The country and game-Natural wells-
A Sabbath in the wilderness-Ignorance of the natives-Manner
of catching game-Incidents at a pool-Great sufferings from
thirst-A scene at the water-Arrive at the Barolongs-Children
offered for sale-Proceed to the Bauangketsi-Cattle seized-The
party met by a son of Makaba-The rain-maker's end-Reception
at Kuakue
251
CHAPTER XXIV.
The natives and the compass, etc.-Makaba's visit to the wagons-
Description of the town-Character of Makaba -Bold hyenas-
Conversation with Makaba-An attempt at instruction-Makaba's
astonishment at the doctrine of a resurrection-Great excitement
-Tsusane's rebellion-His visit to the Kuruman-A stratagem-
Tsusane's affecting end-Unfounded alarms-Preparations for
defence-Precipitate departure-The Author's last interview-
Return to the Barolongs-Threatened attack on Pitsana-A man
escapes-His tale-A frightful savage-Dangerous position-Wag-
ons attacked-A battle-A heathenish scene-Christian conduct-
An explosion-Divine interposition-Affairs at the station-A
midnight alarm-Concluding remarks .
266
CHAPTER XXVI.
State of the public mind—A civil war-Infatuation-Conference with
Mothibi-Attack of the marauders-Leave the station-Universal
commotion-Death of Peclu, the young prince-The Kuatse dis-
ease-Cruel superstition-Revenge sought-Renewed attacks—
Mr. Hughes's illness-Discouraging prospects-Ungenerous con-
duct-A chief eaten by a lion-Fresh alarms-Locusts-Descrip-
tion of them -How prepared for use-Young locusts most destruc-
tive-Calf stealers-Remarkable case
285
CHAPTER XXVII.
Visit to the Barolongs-An interview with lions-Narrow escape-
Fresh visitors-A lion's meal—Arrive at Choaing—Company and
assistance-Manner of life-Rhinoceroses-A night hunt-Kinds
of game-Swift runners-Depravity of the natives-A cruel prac-
tice-The smith's shop-Wire-drawing-A royal visitor-Return
to the station
301
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CHAPTER XXVIII.
Change of prospects-Startling intelligence-Distracting circum-
stances-Sojourn at Griqua Town-Return to the station-Rev.
Richard Miles's visit-Population scattered-Pleasing indications
-Another commando-Audacity of the enemy-Their purposes
defeated-Treatment of prisoners-Another horde of banditti-
An anxious Sabbath-A flag of truce-A parley with the enemy
-Mr. and Mrs. Archbell arrive-The power of conscience-
Pacific results-A massacre-Divine retribution .
CHAPTER XXIX.
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Delightful change-Aaron Joseph baptized-Cheering fruits-Bap-
tism of six converts-Expectations realized-Rejoicing with trem-
bling-The Gospel civilizes-Native costume-Sewing school com-
menced-Dawn of civilization-Novel fashions-Candle-making
adopted-Feelings and experience of the natives—The dying con-
Moselekatse's ambassadors-Their astonishment-Danger attending
their return-The Author accompanies them-Their reception by
Mahura-A lion attacks the oxen-Arrive at the Bahurutsi-
Country and game-The inhabited tree-Singular expedient-The
lions and the oven-An urgent appeal-Indications of former pros-
perity-Traces of great industry-The ravages of war-An inte-
resting recital-Heavy rains-Meet a hunting party-Savage
pomp-Moselekatse afraid-Warriors described-A grand ball. 337
CHAPTER XXXI.
The Author's stay prolonged-An expression of gratitude-A Satur-
day eve-A criminal tried-Savage heroism-Suicide-Parasites-
Moselekatse's history-His character-A bereaved father-His
efforts to redeem his son-Paternal affection-A mother's love-
Moselekatse's inquiries-Passion for war-A monstrous action-
Rough cooks-The horrors of war—The Author returns home
CHAPTER XXXII.
The progress of civilization-The foundation of the chapel laid-De-
scription of the station-Learning to print-Introduction of the
printing press-Seasonable supply-Berend's commando-The ca-
tastrophe Mission to the Bahurutsi-A daughter's compassion-
The Scripture Lessons-The dying grandmother-Another in-
stance-Polygamy-The Word Blessed-Difficulties-Dr. A.
Smith's kindness-The Author accompanies the expedition-
Arrive at Moselekatse's-Curious ceremony-Superstition-The
lost horse-Escape from 'a lion-Return to the Kuruman
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