He seemed so glad to find any one who appreciated that it was a queen's colony in name only and said, "Mr.Davis, it is as bad as this--I can take a stroll with you from these gardens (we were at the back of the Government House) and at the end of our stroll we will be in hostile territory." We spent the last day after I had got my orders to join Buller (who seemed very pleased to have me) calling on the officials for passes together and they were in a great state falling into their coats and dressing guard for her and were all so friendly and hearty.

The Censor seems to think I am a sort of Matthew Arnold and should be wrapped in cotton, so does Pryor The Mail agent who apologizes for asking me to cable, which is just what I want to do.

They are very generous and are spending money like fresh air.

I am to cable letters to Cape Town, only to save three days.

So, now all that is needed is for something to happen.