This was followed by a few brief and plain questions addressed to the children, admitting short and easy answers.

The children seemed well disposed to listen and learn.

To encourage them, Mr.Eliot gave them occasionally an apple or a cake; and the adults were requested to repeat to them the instructions that had been given.

He then preached to the assembly in their own language, telling them that he had come to bring them good news from God, and show them how wicked men might become good and happy; and, in general, discoursing on nearly the same topics as he had treated at his first visit..