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X Bait

1
As usual with functions where Britons are concerned
the event concluded with a feast.

The Europeans were regaled with a cold luncheon
at Mr Busby's house.

The Maoris, on the lawn,
had pork, potatoes and Kororiroi:

a mixture of flour, water and sugar
of which they are immensely fond.

These delicacies they devoured
sans knives, sans forks.

2
Blankets were brought by Mr Williams.
These I call the bait.

The fish did not know
there was a hook within.
He took the bait and was caught.

When he came to a chief, Mr Williams presented his hook,
and drew out a subject for the Queen.