"He took my measure before he went," cried Dingarn, who had tried a pair of boots before, but could not get them on.
The king was made to understand that his gift of land must be not to the Captain, but to the King of England, and with this he complied.

He was also persuaded to modify his demands; as to the fugitives, Gardiner undertook not to encourage or employ them, but would not search them out or return them.

Mr.Owen was also favourably received, as the _umfundisi_ or teacher; a hut was allotted to him, and he was allowed to preach.

He took up his abode at Umkingoglove, the first town where Captain Gardiner had seen the king, held services and opened a school, often holding conversations with the king.

"Has God commanded kings and indunas to learn His word ?" demanded Dingarn; and he actually did learn to read the words printed upon a card for the children.
Meantime Captain Gardiner was forming his settlement at a place which he had named in the Kaffir tongue, Hambanati, "Go with us," in allusion to Moses' invitation to Hobab: "Go with us, and we will do thee good." It was half-way between Durban Bay and the Tugela, on a hill-side in the midst of the beautiful undulating ground and rich wood characteristic of the country, and with a river in front.