Two, named Tooi and Teterree, were sent in charge of Mr.Nicholas to visit England in a King's ship, where they had learnt to speak English tolerably, and to follow the customs of civilized society.

They were gentle and intelligent, and eager to learn, but no one could reckon on what would interest or excite them.

They were taken to see St.Paul's Cathedral, which did not seem to strike them at all; but, as they were walking along Fleet Street, they came to a sudden stand before a hairdresser's shop, screaming out, "Women, women," as they beheld the display of waxen busts, which they thought did credit to the Pakeha, or English, style of preserving dried human heads! Like Duaterra, their great anxiety was to see King George; but, in 1817, the apology recorded in Teterree's English letter was only too true,--"I never see the King of England, he very poorly; and Queen Charlotte very poorly too." On their return to Paramatta, Mr.Marsden made a second visit to New Zealand, taking them back, and also going to instal some fresh missionaries and mechanics on a new settlement.

There was great competition among the chiefs; for the possession of a Pakeha, or Englishman, was greatly coveted as a means of bringing the material good things of life, and Mr.Marsden was eagerly assured that there was no danger of the English being killed and eaten, since the Maori flesh was much sweeter, because the whites ate so much salt.

There was as yet no convert, but Mr.Marsden's resolution by no means failed him; he believed--and he was right--that kindness, truth, and uprightness, in those who could confer temporal benefits, would, in time, lead these intelligent men to appreciate the spiritual blessings that were offered to them.
Presents of hoes, with which to plant the sweet potato, were greatly appreciated.