Mr.Carter informed me that a man once stole a metal coffee-pot from his house.

He was caught, the pot restored, and the man brought to Mr.Carter to punish as he thought fit.

All the natives recommended Mr.Carter to have him "krissed" on the spot; "for if you don't," said they, "he will rob you again." Mr.Carter, however, let him off with a warning, that if he ever came inside his premises again he would certainly be shot.

A few months afterwards the same man stole a horse from Mr.Carter.The horse was recovered, but the thief was not caught.

It is an established rule, that anyone found in a house after dark, unless with the owner's knowledge, may be stabbed, his body thrown out into the street or upon the beach, and no questions will be asked.
The men are exceedingly jealous and very strict with their wives.