If it should appear, that some such method would be successful in lightening these trees, they would then furnish masts superior to those of any country in Europe.

As the wood was swampy, the gentlemen could not range far; but they found many stout trees of other kinds, with which they were totally unacquainted, and specimens of which they brought away.
On the 22d, another instance occurred in which the commanding officer left on board did not know how to exercise his power with the good sense and moderation of Mr.Cook.While some of the natives were in the ship below with Mr.Banks, a young man, who was upon the deck, stole a half minute glass, and was detected just as he was carrying it off.

Mr.Hicks, in his indignation against the offender, was pleased to order that he should be punished, by giving him twelve lashes with a cat o' nine tails.

When the other Indians, who were on board, saw him seized for the purpose, they attempted to rescue him; and being resisted, they called for their arms, which were handed from the canoes.

At the same time, the people of one of the canoes attempted to come up the side of the Endeavour.