of that island; whom Capt. Cook received on board the Resolution, in preference to several other natives who begged to accompany him.
The boats having returned from Otaha, well laden with plantains, our navigators having now obtained here abundant supplies of fresh provisions, including no less than 400 hogs, resolved to set sail. On friday, September 17th, they took their leave of Oreo and his son, who came on board for that purpose. Mutual presents and expressions of kindness were interchanged; the chief begging Captain Cook to return, and requesting him to say when he would renew his visit. Such questions were often put to our kind hearted navigator: it was with regret that those who knew his worth consented to part with him; and they usually sought to alleviate the sorrows of parting, by the hope of reunion.
