The words of Tiro to his friends, tribes and visitors at Hokianga.

Listen attentively to my words, O Rewa, Kaweaka, Pura, Tau, Nue and Nene.

I am on my return to my country in the Nimrod, one month will scarcely elapse before I arrive at Hokianga.

O my friends, let your hearts rejoice for the coming of the great Chief, of the Baron de Thierry, who will teach our children and people, who will make our country reputable, and protect it.

Hearken not, I beseech you, to the words of the English, who state that the Baron de Thierry intends the enslavement of the country. On the contrary, his intention is to legislate for, protect, and enrich us. The Baron has explained his intentions to me. I am satisfied. I have been an inmate of his house and have eaten at his table ever since my arrival, my heart cleaves to him.

Fathers! Sons! Prepare a great feast for the reception of our illustrious guest. Evince the greatest respect for the Person who comes to rule and enrich you.

These are my words, and they are true. I have seen the Baron de Thierry, he is the original owner of Te Papa, Mata Kura, Wai Hou, Te one, paid for by Mr. Kendall in axes a long time since. He holds documents from Mudi Wai, Patu One, and Nene. Friends, do justice to your high chief, listen to his commands! Friends, farewell! In a short time I shall be with you, and my tongue shall relate the words of our Chief, which, when you have heard, your hearts will cleave to him, as mine does at this moment.