As he was prosecuting his survey of it, on the 6th of April, his attention was directed to the north side, where he discovered a fine capacious cove, in the bottom of which is a fresh-water river.

On the west side are several beautiful cascades; and the shores are so steep that water might directly be conveyed from them into the ship.
Fourteen ducks, besides, other birds, having been shot in this place, he gave it the name of Duck Cove.

When he was returning in the evening, he met with three of the natives, one man and two women, whose fears he soon dissipated, and whom he engaged in a conversation, that was little understood on either side.

The youngest of the women had a volubility of tongue that could not be exceeded; and she entertained Captain Cook, and the gentlemen who accompanied him with a dance.
By degrees, our commander obtained the good will and confidence of the Indians.

His presents, however, were at first received with much indifference, hatchets and spike-nails excepted.