On the morrow Leary and Moors landed at the village.

It was still occupied by Mataafas, mostly from Manono and Savaii, few in number, high in spirit.

The Tamasese pickets were meanwhile within musket range; there was maintained a steady sputtering of shots; and yet a party of Tamasese women were here on a visit to the women of Manono, with whom they sat talking and smoking, under the fire of their own relatives.

It was reported that Leary took part in a council of war, and promised to join with his broadside in the next attack.

It is certain he did nothing of the sort: equally certain that, in Tamasese circles, he was firmly credited with having done so.