Dec. 16th . . . Rose at half past four in the morning and began school in the Pa after service. The sight was indeed pleasing. There were about 180 men and boys engaged in four different classes in learning to write on slates. We have but four able to teach. It was indeed interesting to see the old chief Reretawhangawhanga beginning to learn to write and read, and others as old. I have not yet derived a plan for the women, there were about 150 of them, but having no teachers or slates, they were instructed only in the page 162 catechisms. Oh that I had help here. I trust shortly to get the school into good order. Went after breakfast over to Kapiti and brought more slates. Old Rauparaha came and attacked me and said that I had forsaken him and carried all my things to the other side. I gave him a testament and some small books. He used bad language and intimated to me that if I did not supply all his wants he would not favour the Gospel and that many would be influenced and guided by him. He stated moreover that he would stir up another attack upon Waikanae. In fact I was much disgusted with him and must be civil to him on account of his great influence, but I can now see into his character and shall know how far to trust him.