CHAPTER VI.
Narrative of Captain Cook's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, to the Period of his Death.
Every preparation for the voyage being completed, Captain Cook received an order to proceed to Plymouth, and to take the Discovery under his command.

Having, accordingly, given the proper directions to Captain Clerke, he sailed from the Nore to the Downs, on the 25th of June.

On the 30th of the same month, he anchored in Plymouth Sound, where the Discovery was already arrived.

It was the 8th day of July before our commander received his instructions for the voyage; and at the same time, he was ordered to proceed with the Resolution, to the Cape of Good Hope.

Captain Clerke, who was detained in London, by some unavoidable circumstances, was to follow as soon as he should join his ship.
In the evening of the 12th, Captain Cook stood out of Plymouth Sound, and pursued his course down the Channel.