miles into the country, without overtaking them, the Captain determined on returning, and the King, with great reluctance, consented to give up the pursuit. On regaining the boat, they found Oree's sister at the place, and some others who had come hither by land. His sister, as well as he, insisted on returning in the boat, notwithstanding the tears and entreaties of their friends; and the Captain rewarded their confidence in him by liberal presents. They were set ashore in safety at Owharre, where hundreds welcomed their arrival, and many embraced their King with tears of joy. Mr. Sparrman's hanger, and part of his coat, were soon after restored; with some things that had been stolen from a shooting party.
The Captains and Mr. Forster paid the King a farewell visit, on tuesday, the 7th; when along with other presents, there was given him a copper plate, inscribed, "Anchored here, His Britannic Majesty's Ships Resolution and Adventure, September 1773." The pewter plate was also returned, and both were put in a bag, with some medals, to be carefully preserved, and shewn to future visitors. He gave them presents in return, and embraced Capt. Cook at parting, with tears in his eyes. He afterwards came on board, to beg them to go ashore, and see punishment inflicted on the robbers, who had just been apprehended; but the vessels being under way, the invitation was declined. He went out with them full half a league, when again taking an affectionate leave of the Captain, he returned in his canoe, with but one attendant, all the rest having gone long before.—At this place, Capt. Furneaux took on board the Adventure a young man named Omai, a native of Ulietea, where he
