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Pferde. Ihre Hütten sind aber dennoch ebenso elend, wie die ihrer anderen Brüder; es herrscht hier
jedoch etwas mehr Reinlichkeit, da der warme See in der Nähe ist, und sie das Baden darin ebenso
sehr lieben, als die anderen Eingebornen das Waschen mit kalten Wasser verabscheuen. Wir
führten uns selbst bei dem Häuptlinge ein, der in seiner etwas ansehnlicheren Hütte ganz
gemüthlich nieder gehockt saß und Taback rauchte. (25.2.1859, 116-18)
What an impression the hot lake makes, bringing him to the conclusion that Maori in fact wash
themselves, but only if they live near warm water: “Von kaltem Wasser sind die Maoris keine
Freunde, und wo sie nur dieses haben, sind Schmutz und Ungeziefer die unzertrennlichen
Merkmale ihrer Personen und Wohnungen. Aber hier, wo die Natur ihnen das warme Wasser
freiwillig spendet, machen sie einen sehr ausgedehnten Gebrauch von demselben, und an jedem
Abend plätschern Männer, Frauen und Kinder, alle durcheinander, in ihm herum.” 50 Later he also
maintains nearly all Maori who are able to, go to the Hot Lakes district in Taupo every year.
However, if a European wants to follow suit he requires the protection of a friendly group of
Maori, “da man die Dörfer vieler sehr uncivilisirter und den Weißen feindlicher Stämme passiren
muß” (25.5.1859, 148). Although in general the huts are rather poor and dirty looking, the chief’s
is certainly more plush in comparison. Funnily enough, this time it is the male chief who is
smoking while his wife is working in the fields and his daughter is out riding, as is the wont of
many females and Maori in general who are so passionate about their horses that chiefly wives
and daughters are often seen “in eleganter englischer Reitkleidung, gefolgt von einem berittenen
Diener” (25.2.1859, 114). The guests get along well with the chief as he can speak good English.
He even shakes their hands instead of rubbing noses, as is common among young, educated and
well-off Maori, 51 although in the end they do not accept his invitation to stay the night.
The erroneous Te Wherowhero is described as a strong and tall man in his forties with the
customary full facial ‘moko’ and shark’s teeth in each ear. It is noticeable that Krull greets him
with respect despite his European attire, which “aber mehr der eines Tagelöhners als der eines
Häuptlings entsprach”, and his abode which is “nur mit grobem europäischen Hausgeräthe
ausgestattet” (25.2.1859, 118). His supposed status as Maori King is certainly not in fitting with
the European status which he exudes in Krull’s eyes. Out of fear that this King Movement could
lead to future hostilities, extra troops and warships have been brought in to avoid any conflict:
50 Krull, “Mittheilungen”, 103; cf. 25.2.1859, 120.
51 Krull, “Mittheilungen”, 105.
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