In the propriety of this they all agreed, and said that, if the Chiboque molested us who behaved so peaceably, the guilt would be on their heads.

This is a favorite mode of expression throughout the whole country.

All are anxious to give explanation of any acts they have performed, and conclude the narration with, "I have no guilt or blame" ("molatu").

"They have the guilt." I never could be positive whether the idea in their minds is guilt in the sight of the Deity, or of mankind only.
Next morning the robber party came with about thirty yards of strong striped English calico, an axe, and two hoes for our acceptance, and returned the copper rings, as the chief was a great man, and did not need the ornaments of my men, but we noticed that they were taken back again.

I divided the cloth among my men, and pleased them a little by thus compensating for the loss of the ox.