They next proceeded to Christian, who was working at his yam-plot, and shot him.

Mills, confiding in the fidelity of his Otaheitan friend, stood his ground, and was murdered by him and another.

Martin and Brown were separately attacked and slain, one with a maul, the other with a musket.

Adams was wounded in the shoulder, but succeeded in making terms with the Otaheitans; and was conducted by them to Christian's house, where he was kindly treated.

Young, who was a great favourite of the women, was secreted by them during the attack, and afterwards carried to Christian's house.