Written by interpreter Jacob Mazuni.
I believe Gregory was pleased: at any rate he permitted the messengers
to see his house. For the full three days they stayed. He often found
them agape in the hall or in the dining room, taking mental notes. It
was clear that the five natives were much impressed. Whenever Gregory
entered the house, they saluted him and crept silently out. There was
no reason to guard against theft; uncivilised natives do not steal.
On the fourth day Siadiadiadi and his companions thanked Gregory in the
name of their mistress and went away.
O wad some power the giftie gie us
To see oorsel's as ithers see us!
It wad frae monie a blunder free us
And foolish notion.