he regretted his having missed so fine an opportunity of inspecting the fleet, and seeing the naval tactics, of this interesting people. It turned out, that Otoo did not make his appearance at Oparree, because some of his people had stolen a quantity of the Captain's clothes that were washing on shore, and the King dreaded the consequences. Towha imagined, that the Captain was offended with him on the same account, and that this was the cause of his refusing to go on board the war canoe. These things were explained, when the Captain paid another visit to Oparree in the afternoon, attended by Oedidee, who was unfortunately absent in the morning. By that time the fleet had sailed to the westward, from whence they had come.
Next morning, Towha sent two of his servants, with two large hogs and some fruit, as a present to the Captain; giving them orders to take nothing in return. The Captain soon after took another trip to Oparree in his boat; and brought Otoo and Towha to dine on board, with Tarevatoo the King's brother, and Tee his uncle. The admiral, on seeing the Resolution for the first time, was struck with wonder at her size and construction, and took great interest in examining every part of the vessel. While he was conducted over it, Otoo was the principal showman; having now become well acquainted with the use of every part. Towha, before retiring, put another hog on board privately, taking nothing in return. The king seemed a little jealous of this chief, while he treated him with much respect. Both solicited the Captain's aid against Tiarabu, with which they were now at peace; but their application receiving no countenance, was not renewed.
