"I am the servant of King Okon.

King Okon has heard of the white Ma.

King Okon has heard how the white Ma loves our people and is kind to them.

King Okon invites the white Ma to come and visit our country.

When the sun arose the following morning, the canoe carrying Mary Slessor arrived at King Okon's village.

"King Okon," said Mary, "I would like to go into the people's homes in the jungle.

" "King Okon," said Mary, "show that you are a good king by being kind and merciful.