We had hoped to remain in Mojangá for six days. But to our surprise the _Malacca_ came into the bay on Monday morning; and would leave again on Wednesday. We had however only to select the tents and other portions of our travelling gear, which we no longer needed and which we purposed to hand over for the use of the mission. Our baggage for board ship packed into very small compass. We saw the young pastor once more: completed our preparations; and said our farewells to the willing and careful men, who had travelled with us so often and so far. Then the school children sang to us as we went into the boats: and so we quitted the land, in which we had spent a delightful twelvemonth, and a people, among whom the grace of God has wrought great marvels, in the face of a sceptical and unbelieving world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHAPTER X. OUR RETURN HOME. Domestic Slavery in Madagascar—Ancient Trade in Slaves—Rádama’s Treaty with Governor Farquhar well observed—Similar clause in the Treaty of 1865—Slaves imported nevertheless—Capture of Slaves by the _Vulture_—Successful efforts against the Slave trade—Recent Proclamation of the Queen of Madagascar—Our Return Home—The new Bishopric in Madagascar—Its aggressive attitude and spirit—God’s care of His people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHAPTER X. OUR RETURN HOME.