egetables to them, saying that the Bible said, 'If thine enemy
hunger feed him.' Still, in spite of instances of this kind, I should
certainly say do not go near the disturbed districts, for one cannot
assert that if hostilities continue they will always be carried on in
that spirit. However, things are at present perfectly peaceable
throughout the provinces of Wellington and Hawke Bay, and it may be
hoped it may continue so. I have maps and plans of all the various
districts, and before your son starts will give him all the information
I possess as to the advantages and disadvantages of each locality, the
nature of the soil, the price at which land can be purchased, and the
reputation of the natives in the neighbourhood."

The next day the Renshaws landed after breakfast and took up their abode
in the new lodgings. These were plainly but comfortably furnished, and
after one of the trunks containing nick-nacks of all descriptions had
been opened, and some of the contents distributed, the room assumed a
comfortable home-like appearance. A lodging had been obtained close by
for the two Grimstones. The young fellows were heartily glad to be on
shore again, for life among the steerage passengers during a long voyage
is dull and monotonous. Mr. Renshaw had looked after them during the
voyage, and had supplied them from his own stores with many little
comforts in the way of food, and with books to assist them to pass their
time; still they were very glad the voyage was over.

When he now told them it was probable that a month or even more might
pass after their arrival in the colony before he could settle on a piece
of land, and that during that time they would remain at Wellington, they
at once asked him to get them work of some kind if he could. "We should
be learning something about the place, sir; and should probably get our
food for our work, and should be costing you nothing, and we would much
rather do that than loiter about town doing nothing."

Mr. Renshaw approved of their plan, and mentioned it to Mr. Jackson,
who, on the very day after their landing, spoke to a settler who had
come in from a farm some twenty miles in the interior.

"They are active and willing young fellows and don't want pay, only to
be put up and fed until the man who has brought them out here with him
gets hold of a farm."

"I shall be extremely glad to have them," the settler said. "This is a
very busy time with us, and a couple of extra h