connection with religious rites. In the former region, special preference is given to the eye of the victim. Human sacrifices, however, do not always lead to cannibalism... While in many cases the flesh of relatives especially is eaten, this was viewed with abhorrence among the Maoris, who also forbade human flesh to women.” E, C. M.

Note on Gongo Lutete's Bodyguard

Gongo Lutete's bodyguard consisted of about 600 men, who, as the only members of all his people in whom he could place trust, held special privileges.

A day or two after the execution of Gongo, these men, who were devoted to their chief, showed a disposition to avenge his execution. For his own safety, and the greater security of the station, Lieutenant Scherlink