plentiful supply of hogs, fowls, and fruit. King Oree was still alive, and hastened to meet with his friend. The Captains and Mr. Forster were introduced to him with much ceremony. Five young plantain trees were carried into the boat, with three young pigs and a dog; and lastly, the pewter plate with the inscription, left in 1769, which with some beads and a counter had been carefully preserved in a bag. In return, three young plantain trees were, at the desire of their guide, decorated with lookingglasses, nails, medals, and beads; and, with these in their hands, the three visitors advanced towards the King, an avenue being made for them to pass through the crowd. The plantains were taken from their hands, and laid one by one before the King; the first being said to be for Eatoua—"God," the next for Earee—"the King," and the third for Tayo—"friendship." These ceremonies being ended, Oree advanced to Capt. Cook, fell on his neck, and affectionately embraced him; while the tears that trickled copiously down his venerable old cheeks, bespoke the language of his heart. Through the kindness of this worthy chief and his people, not less than 300 hogs were procured by gift or purchase, with great quantities of excellent fruits and roots. The exchange of names between him and the Captain was considered as still existing; and every day he sent, for the table of his friend, a plentiful supply of the very best fruits and roots, ready drest.
Notwithstanding the warm friendship of the King, some of his subjects shewed a very different spirit. On monday, September 6th, a chief completely equipped in his war habits, was very troublesome and insolent at the trading place; which
