ships, the natives made frequent inquiries about the time of their departure. They fancied that our people had come from a country where provisions had failed, for the purpose of filling their bellies; and wondered that they had brought no women with them. They gave broad hints, that they had now got pretty well filled; stroking the sides, and patting on the bellies of the sailors, whose looks were much improved during their stay: and telling them, that if they would return next season, they should then be feasted liberally. The King's bounty, however, was not exhausted; for, having summoned his people to bring in their tribute, to enable him to give a parting offering to Orono, a public assembly was held, on wednesday, Feb. 3rd, when the ships were about to sail; and immense quantities of hogs, vegetables, and cloth, were brought before the King; together with a large assortment of red and yellow feathers, and the hatchets and iron-ware which had been got from the British. Terreeoboo selected about a third part of the feathers and iron-ware for himself, with a few pieces of cloth; and then presented the rest of the cloth, with all the hogs and vegetables, to Captain Cook and Lieut. King; who were astonished at the magnitude of the present, as it far exceeded what they had received even at the Friendly Isles. Mr. King was supposed to be the Captain's son; and both Terreeoboo and Kaoo, who were warmly attached to him, begged that he might remain, and live with them.
Early on thursday, Feb. 4th, the ships sailed out of the bay. Many natives accompanied them in canoes, in their progress northward; and the King, as a last proof of regard for Capt. Cook, sent
