I had already tried the power of presents without effect; and I was now prompted, by my desire to avoid further hostilities, to get some of them on board, as the only method left of convincing them, that we intended them no harm, and had it in our power to contribute to their gratification and convenience.
Thus far my intentions certainly were not criminal; and though in the contest, which I had not the least reason to expect, our victory might have been complete without so great an expense of life; yet in such situations, when the command to fire has been given, no man can restrain its excess, or prescribe its effect." Our voyagers were successful in conciliating the minds of the three boys, to which Tupia particularly contributed.

When their fears were allayed, and their cheerfulness returned, they sang a song with a degree of taste, that surprised the English gentlemen.

The tune, like those of our psalms, was solemn and slow, containing many notes and semitones.
Some further attempts were made to establish an intercourse with the natives, and Mr.Cook and his friends, on the 10th, went on shore for that purpose; but being unsuccessful in their endeavours, they resolved to re-embark lest their stay should embroil them in another quarrel, and cost more of the Indians their lives.

On the next day the lieutenant weighed anchor, and stood away from this unfortunate and inhospitable place.

As it had not afforded a single article that was wanted excepting wood, he gave it the name of Poverty Bay.