Taji Makes Three Acquaintances Down to this period, I had restrained Samoa from wandering to the neighboring islands, though he had much desired it, in compliance with the invitations continually received.

But now I informed both him, and his comrade, of the tour I purposed; desiring their company.
Upon the announcement of my intention to depart, to my no small surprise Media also proposed to accompany me: a proposition gladly embraced.

It seems, that for some reason, he had not as yet extended his travels to the more distant islands.

Hence the voyage in prospect was particularly agreeable to him.

Nor did he forbear any pains to insure its prosperity; assuring me, furthermore, that its object must eventually be crowned with success.