ot; not on earth," replied Swinton.

The next day, being the Sabbath, with the assistance of Mahomed, who was
valet as well as cook to the whole party, they divested themselves of
their beards, which had not been touched for many days, and dressed
themselves in more suitable apparel than their usual hunting costume,--a
respect paid to the Sabbath by even the most worldly and most
indifferent on religious points. The bell of the Mission church was
tolled, and the natives were seen coming from all directions. Our party
went in, and found Mr S already there, and that seats had been provided
for them. The numbers of natives who were assembled in the church were
about 200, but many more were at the windows, and sitting by the open
door. Many of them were clothed in some sort of European apparel; those
who were not, drew their krosses close round them, so as to appear more
covered. A hymn in the Caffre language was first sung, and then
prayers, after which the Litany and responses; the Commandments were
repeated in the same language. Mr S then read a chapter in the Bible,
and explained it to the assembly. Profound silence and quiet attention
generally prevailed, although in some few instances there was mockery
from those outside. Mr S gave the blessing, and the service was ended.

"You have already done much," observed Mr Swinton. "I could hardly
have believed that a concourse of savages could have been so attentive,
and have behaved with such decorum."

"It certainly is the most difficult point gained,--to command their
attention, I mean," replied Mr S; "after that, time and patience, with
the assistance of God, will effect the rest."

"Do you think that there are many who, if I may use the term, feel their
religion?"

"Yes, many; and prove it by travelling about and sowing the seed. There
are many who not only are qualified so to do, but are incessantly
labouring to bring their countrymen to God."

"That must be very satisfactory to you."

"It is; but what am I, and the few who labour with me, to the thousands
and thousands who are here in darkness, and require our aid? There are
now but three missions in all Caffre-land; and there is full employment
for two hundred, if they could be established. But you must excuse me,
I have to catechise the children, who are my most promising pupils. We
will meet again in the evening, for I have to preach at a neighbouring
village. Strange to say, many who doubt and