When the Resolution entered the bay, she had but one scorbutic man on board.

A marine, who had long been sick; and who died the second day after her arrival, of a complication of disorders, had not the least mixture of the scurvy.
On the 24th, the ships put to sea, and arrived the next evening in Matavia Bay.

Before they could come to an anchor, the decks were crowded with the natives, many of whom Captain Cook knew, and by most of whom he was well remembered.

Among a large multitude of people, who were collected together upon the shore, was Otoo, the king of the island.

Our commander paid him a visit on the following day, at Oparree, the place of his residence; and found him to be a fine, personable, well-made man, six feet high, and about thirty years of age.