ive them in his own words.

"We felt satisfied that they were humble disciples of Jesus, and were
desirous of receiving this ordinance purely out of regard to his
command, and their own spiritual welfare; we felt that we were all
equally exposed to danger, and needed a spirit of mutual candor and
forbearance, and sympathy; we were convinced; that they were influenced
rather by desires of avoiding unnecessary exposure, than by that sinful
fear which would plunge them into apostasy in the hour of trial; and
when they assured us that if actually brought before government, they
could not think of denying their Saviour, we could not conscientiously
refuse their request, and therefore agreed to have them baptized
to-morrow at sunset." "7. Lord's day. We had worship as usual and the
people dispersed. About half an hour before sunset the two candidates
came to the zayat, accompanied by three or four of their friends; and
after a short prayer we proceeded to the spot where Moung-Nau was
formerly baptized. The sun was not allowed to look on the humble, timid
profession. No wondering crowd crowned the overshadowing hill. No hymn
of praise expressed the exulting feeling of joyous hearts. Stillness and
solemnity pervaded the scene. We felt, on the banks of the water, as a
little, feeble, solitary band. But perhaps some hovering angels took
note of the event with more interest than they witnessed the late
coronation; perhaps Jesus looked down on us, pitied and forgave our
weaknesses, and marked us for his own; perhaps if we deny him not, he
will acknowledge us another day, more publicly than we venture at
present to acknowledge him."

There was a great falling off in the attendance at the zayat after
Moung-shwa-gnong's defection. None dared call to inquire from religious
principle, and curiosity respecting the religion had been fully
gratified. It became highly desirable to take some measures to secure
the favor of the emperor. If he could be made propitious, the converts
and the missionaries would have nothing to fear. Messrs. Judson and
Colman, therefore, leaving their families at Rangoon, set out on their
visit to Ava, to lay their case--as a Burman would express it--before
'the golden feet.' They carried with them, as presents to his majesty,
the Bible, in six volumes, covered with gold leaf in the Burman
style, each volume enclosed in a rich wrapper; and many other articles
as presents to the different members of the government