with his wife and children, paid a private visit to the ships; and was found to be the same aged chief who had gone on board the Resolution off Mowee, with some of his family and attendants, on the 30th of November; on which occasion, our people were not aware of his high rank. On tuesday, the 25th, he came off to the ships in great state; he and his chiefs, dressed in their rich feathered cloaks and helmets, and armed with long spears. and daggers, being in a large canoe; followed by a second canoe, containing Kaoo and the other priests, with their gigantic and hideous idols, displayed on red cloth; and a third canoe, filled with hogs and vegetables. The priests sung hymns with great solemnity, while the canoes paddled round the ships; but instead of going on board, the royal and sacerdotal companies made for the shore, and landed opposite the tents, where Lieut. King and the guards were ready to receive them. Captain Cook arrived presently, having followed them in the pinnace; and when the royal party were seated in the tent, the King rose up, and in a very graceful manner threw his own cloak over the Captain's shoulders, put a feathered helmet on his head, and a curious fan in his hand. He spread also at his feet five or six other valuable cloaks, and exchanged names with him; while four large hogs, and a quantity of fruits, were brought by the attendants. A procession of priests advanced, followed by a long train of men, leading hogs, and carrying vegetables. Kaoo, the chief priest, who headed the procession, and having been from home with the King, was now for the first time introduced to Capt. Cook, brought a piece of red cloth, and wrapped it round his shoulders, and offered a
