He was arrested, and accused of intent to steal.

Sent before the owner's brother, who was a "field cornet" (district judge), he was condemned, with each of the Hottentot servants accompanying him, to receive twenty-five lashes, and to pay a fine.

Rachmann protested, declared that the field cornet was exceeding his authority, intimated an appeal, and offered bail of L40; notwithstanding, he received the twenty-five lashes.

George Meyer, the field cornet, knew perfectly well that he was exceeding his authority, but thought it too good a joke to desist.

The Court, presided over by Mr.Jorissen, condemned him to pay damages to Rachmann.