He hastened into the boat; and as soon as they saw that their beloved chief was wholly in our commander's power, they set up a great outcry.

Indeed, their grief was inexpressible; they prayed, entreated nay, attempted to pull him out of the boat; and every face was bedewed with tears.

Even Captain Cook himself was so moved by their distress, that he united his entreaties with theirs, but all to no purpose.

Oree insisted upon the captain's coming into the boat, which was no sooner done, than he ordered it to be put off.

His sister was the only person among the Indians who behaved with a becoming magnanimity on this occasion; for, with a spirit equal to that of her royal brother, she alone did not oppose his going.