The charge was so fully proved in the presence of Mr.Banks, and the butcher had so little to say in exculpation of himself, that not the least doubt remained of his guilt.

The affair being reported by Mr.Banks to Lieutenant Cook, he took an opportunity, when the chief and his women, with others of the natives, were on board the ship, to call up the offender, and, after recapitulating the accusation and the proof of it, to give orders for his immediate punishment.

While the butcher was stripped, and tied up to the rigging, the Indians preserved a fixed attention, and waited for the event in silent suspense.

But as soon as the first stroke was inflicted, such was the humanity of these people, that they interfered with great agitation, and earnestly entreated that the rest of the punishment might be remitted.

To this, however, the lieutenant, for various reasons, could not grant his consent; and when they found that their intercessions were ineffectual, they manifested their compassion by tears.
On the 1st of May, the observatory was set up, and the astronomical quadrant, together with some other instruments, was taken on shore.
When, on the next morning, Mr.Cook and Mr.Green landed for the purpose of fixing the quadrant in a situation for use, to their inexpressible surprise and concern it was not to be found.