tain Cook having given the presents he had brought,
King Otoo inquired for Tupia and for several officers who had been on
board the _Endeavour_. Afterwards coming on board, when, entering the
cabin, several of the chiefs who had been there before, uncovered their
shoulders, although they showed no other mark of respect. He took an
especial fancy to the bagpipes. In return for the civilities he had
received, he entertained the voyagers with a dramatic performance, in
which his sister, elegantly dressed in a robe of feathers, took part.

Leaving this place, the ships anchored in the harbour of Owharre, in the
island of Huaheine. Abundance of provisions were exchanged, and the
chief Oree, who had on Cook's former voyage exchanged names with him,
was still living, and now seemed greatly rejoiced to see him again.
Friendly intercourse was maintained with the people. Notwithstanding
this, Mr Sparrmann, one day while wandering in the woods, was robbed of
his clothes and hanger. Oree, on hearing of it, shed tears, and by his
personal exertions recovered most of the articles.

From this island Captain Furneaux received on board his ship a young man
named Omai, who was anxious to accompany him; but he was not a chief,
and was inferior in figure, complexion, and manners to most of them.

Ulietea was also visited. Here also a friendly intercourse was kept up
with the natives. Captain Cook, who had before praised the inhabitants
of these islands greatly, now discovered many of their horrible habits
and customs; among others he found that human sacrifices were offered up
at their Morais, the victims frequently being persons to whom the
priests had taken a dislike, and who, unsuspicious of their intended
fate, were knocked on the head.

After leaving the Society Islands, Cook steered west for Middleburg and
Amsterdam, discovered by Tasman. At the first island the explorers met
with an enthusiastic reception. The chief conducted the officers to his
dwelling, which was built near the shore at the head of a fine lawn,
under the shade of some shaddock-trees, in a most delightful situation.
Here they were entertained and invited to join in a kava feast. Cook
was the only person who ventured to taste the beverage.

Leaving this island, they steered for Amsterdam or Tonga Taboo. The
natives welcomed them with white flags. When Cook landed, their chief
Attago conducted him over part of the country; and so fair was its
aspect,