He who could rob the most without being detected was the best fellow.

The blacks in several of the islands have a proverb, that for a thief to steal from a thief makes God laugh.
The blacks have a great respect for, and even fear of law.

Mr.C.
believes no people on earth are more influenced by it.

They regard the same punishment, inflicted by a magistrate, much more than when inflicted by their master.

Law is a kind of deity to them, and they regard it with great reverence and awe.
There is no insecurity now.