about 200, but many more were at the windows, and sitting by
the open door.

Many of them were clothed in some sort of European apparel; those who
were not, drew their krosses close round them, so as to appear more
covered. A hymn in the Caffre language was first sung, and then prayers,
after which the Litany and responses; the Commandments were repeated in
the same language. Mr. S. then read a chapter in the Bible, and
explained it to the assembly. Profound silence and quiet attention
generally prevailed, although in some few instances there was mockery
from those outside. Mr. S. gave the blessing, and the service was ended.

"You have already done much," observed Mr. Swinton. "I could hardly have
believed that a concourse of savages could have been so attentive, and
have behaved with such decorum."

"It certainly is the most difficult point gained,--to command their
attention, I mean," replied Mr. S.; "after that, time and patience, with
the assistance of God, will effect the rest."

"Do you think that there are many who, if I may use the term, feel their
religion?"

"Yes, many; and prove it by traveling about and sowing the seed. There
are many who not only are qualified so to do, but are incessantly
laboring to bring their countrymen to God."

"That must be very satisfactory to you."

"It is; but what am I, and the few who labor with me, to the thousands
and thousands who are here in darkness and require our aid? There are
now but three missions in all Caffreland; and there is full employment
for two hundred, if they could be established. But you must excuse me, I
have to catechise the children, who are my most promising pupils. We
will meet again in the evening, for I have to preach at a neighboring
village. Strange to say, many who doubt and waver will listen to me
there; but they appear to think that there is some witchcraft in the
Mission church, or else are afraid to acknowledge to their companions
that they have been inside of it."

The missionary then left them, and Alexander observed--

"I don't know how you feel? but I assure you it has been a great
pleasure to me to have found myself in this humble church, and hearing
Divine service in this wild country."

Both Swinton and Major Henderson expressed the same opinion.

"I am not afraid of being laughed at," continued Alexander, "when I tell
you that I think it most important, wherever we may be during our
travels, to keep the Sabbath holy, by re