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II. THE DUKE MEETS A FAMOUS CHIEF On June 14, at ten o'clock, the Royal coach started for Ohinemutu. The welcome party here was lead by Pokiha Taranui, of the Ngati-Pikiao, known better to the pakeha as Major Fox, carrying the sword of honour—a large, handsome claymore—presented to him by Queen Victoria for his brilliant services. Kneeling, facing the Duke and Duchess, they swung their weapons in perfect time, chanting in perfect unison together, the chiefs marching up and down in front of the lines leading the measure with martial gesture. Old Pokiha brandished his claymore, and they shouted their words with stentorian power and unanimous emphasis.