With regard to the disposition of the natives of Easter Island, it is friendly and hospitable; but they are as much addicted to stealing, as any of their neighbours.

The island itself hath so little to recommend it, that no nation need to contend for the honour of its discovery.

So sparing has nature been of her favours to this spot, that there is in it no safe anchorage, no wood for fuel, no fresh water worth taking on board.

The most remarkable objects in the country are some surprising gigantic statues, which were first seen by Roggewein.
It was with pleasure that our commander quitted a place, which could afford such slender accommodations to voyagers, and directed his course for the Marquesas Islands.

He had not been long at sea, before he was again attacked by his bilious disorder.