When questioned where they proposed to find shelter, they said they would go to the Cameragal tribe, with whom they should be safe.

On the following morning, Imeerawanyee* joined them, and expressed strong fears of Baneelon's resentment.

Soon after a party of natives, known to consist of Baneelon's chosen friends, with a man of the name of Bigon, at their head, boldly entered the hospital garden, and tried to carry off all three by force.

They were driven back and threatened, to which their leader only replied by contemptuous insolence.
[*This good-tempered lively lad, was become a great favourite with us, and almost constantly lived at the governor's house.

He had clothes made up for him, and to amuse his mind, he was taught to wait at table.