He quickly threw off all reserve; and pretended, nay, at particular moments, perhaps felt satisfaction in his new state.

Unlike poor Arabanoo, he became at once fond of our viands, and would drink the strongest liquors, not simply without reluctance, but with eager marks of delight and enjoyment.

He was the only native we ever knew who immediately shewed a fondness for spirits: Colbee would not at first touch them.

Nor was the effect of wine or brandy upon him more perceptible than an equal quantity would have produced upon one of us, although fermented liquor was new to him.
In his eating, he was alike compliant.

When a turtle was shown to Arabanoo, he would not allow it to be a fish, and could not be induced to eat of it.
Baneelon also denied it to be a fish; but no common councilman in Europe could do more justice than he did to a very fine one, that the 'Supply' had brought from Lord Howe Island, and which was served up at the governor's table on Christmas Day.
His powers of mind were certainly far above mediocrity.