The master of a schooner which came upon the coast in the midst of the siege tried to mediate, and stipulated for a free exit for the Whites.
Te Whero Whero haughtily refused; he would spare their lives, but would certainly make slaves of them.

He had better have made a bridge for their escape.

The siege dragged on.

The childish chivalry of the Maoris amazed the English.

Waikato messengers were allowed to enter the _pa_ and examine the guns and defences.