ask Francis any questions, as Bara-ourou continued playing , so turning to Ernest, I asked him what passed savages joined him ?

" left me," said he, "I amused myself by searching for shells, plants, and zoophytes, the rocks abound, and added to my collection at some distance pinnace, when I heard confused sound of voices, and concluded savages were coming; , ten or dozen issued road you had entered, and comprehend how you missed meeting them Fearing attempt possession pinnace, I returned speedily, and seized loaded musket, though I determined to use it only to defend my own life, or the pinnace I stood deck in an attitude as bold and imposing as command; but succeed in intimidating them They leaped, one other, on deck, and surrounded me, uttering loud cries discover whether they were cries of joy or of fury; but I showed no fear, and addressed them in friendly tone, in some words from Capt Cook's vocabulary; but seem to comprehend me, neither could I understand any of theirs except écroué (father), which they frequently repeated, and _tara-tauo (woman) had Fritz's gun, I concluded they were party that had carried off Jack it, and showing him mine, endeavoured him understand also belonged He thought I wished to exchange, and readily offered to return it, and take mine not have suited me; Fritz's gun was discharged, and let them have mine loaded accident, surrounded as , I decided them fright, and seeing bird flying above us, aim so correctly, that my shot brought down the bird, blue pigeon They were for moment stupified with terror; then immediately all left the pinnace, except Parabéry; pleased with me, often pointing sky, saying mété_, good_, I believe His comrades were examining the dead bird Some touched their own shoulders, were wounded bird and Jack , which convinced me they had carried him off I tried Parabéry understand my suspicion, and I succeeded, for me an affirmative sign, pointing interior island, and touching his shoulder with an air of pity several things chest, and gave them to him, making signs that show them others, and induce them to return He comprehended me , and complied with my wishes soon surrounded whole party, begging of me busy distributing beads, mirrors, and small knives came, and now excellent friends returned wood, and brought me cocoa-nuts and bananas But careful to hide our guns, of holy horror And now, dear father, we ought not these people savages the simplicity of childhood; trifle irritates them, trifle appeases them; grateful and affectionate them neither cruel nor barbarous They me no harm, when easily have killed me, thrown me sea, or carried me away "

" not," said I, "judge of all savage people , the benefit of virtuous teacher Mr Willis has already cast into their hearts the seeds divine religion, which commands us unto others as they should do unto us, and to pardon and love our enemies "

While we were discoursing, we arrived at spot where the canoes had already landed; we were about same, but the king seem inclined to quit the pinnace, but continued speaking missionary still fearful that Francis, more and more attached, holding him constantly knee; but at last, to my great joy, he placed him in my arms

"He keeps his word ," said Mr Willis " carry him mother; but, in return, he wishes you to permit him in your pinnace abode other side strait, that show it women, and he promises to bring it back; perhaps there danger in refusing him "

I agreed ; but still difficulty in granting this request If he chose it, how should we return ? Besides, it contained our only barrel of powder, and all our articles of traffic, and how could we expect it would escape pillage ?

Mr Willis confessed he yet been able to cure their fondness for theft, and suggested, only means of security, that accompany the king, and bring the pinnace back, then committed charge of Parabéry, for whose honesty responsible

Here was another delay; the day was advanced, that I , perhaps, to return before night Besides, though my wife know we were so near her, she knew they had carried away Francis, and certainly be very uneasy about him Bara-ourou looked very impatient, and as necessary to answer him, I decided at once; I resigned Francis missionary, entreating him him mother, her approach, and to relate the cause delay my sons, my desire they should accompany me Fritz agreed rather indignantly, and Ernest with calmness Mr Willis told the king, that in gratitude to him, and him honour, I and my sons wished to accompany him He appeared much flattered , made my sons seat themselves on each side of him, endeavoured to pronounce their names, and finished by exchanging names as token of friendship, calling Fritz, Bara_; Ernest, Ourou_; and himself, Fritz-Ernest Mr Willis and Francis left us; our hearts were sad them go where all our wishes centred; but the die was cast The king gave the signal to depart; the canoes took the lead, and we followed In an hour we saw the royal palace tolerably large hut, constructed of bamboos and palm-leaves, very neatly Several women were seated before it, busily employed in making the short petticoats of reeds which they all wore Their hair was very carefully braided in tufts crown head; none were good-looking, except two daughters king, about ten and twelve years old, who, though very dark, were graceful: these, , he intended for wives Francis We disembarked about hundred yards hut The women came to meet us, carrying branch mimosa in each hand; they then performed singular kind of dance, entwining their arms and shaking their feet, but never moving spot; this they accompanied with wild chant, anything but musical The king seemed pleased with it; and, calling his wives and daughters, he showed them his tayo, Bara and Ourou_, calling himself Fritz-Ernest; he then joined dance, dragging my sons , who managed it pretty well As , he treated me with great respect, always calling me écroué_--father, and made me sit down on large trunk of tree before his house; , doubtless, his throne, for he placed me there with great ceremony, rubbing his royal nose against mine dance was concluded, the women retired hut, and returned to offer us collation, served up shells of cocoa-nuts sort of paste, composed, I believe, of different sorts of fruit, mixed up with kind of flour milk cocoa-nut This mixture was detestable ; but up with some kernel of cocoa-nuts bread-fruit Perceiving that I liked these, Bara-ourou ordered gathered, and carried pinnace

The hut was backed by wood of palms and other trees, so provision was readily made Still time sons to run pinnace, attended by Parabéry, and bring chest some beads, mirrors, scissors, needles and pins, to distribute ladies brought the fruit they had gathered, sign to Bara-ourou them the pinnace; them, followed him timidly, and submitting wishes in everything, They carried the fruit two and two, in sort of baskets, very skilfully woven in rushes, which appeared European form They had no furniture in their dwelling but mats, which were doubtless their beds, and some trunks of trees, serving for seats and tables Several baskets were suspended bamboo which formed the walls, and also lances, slings, clubs, and other similar weapons; I concluded they were nation of warriors observe much, however, thoughts were , and very impatient departure I hastened pinnace, and my sons distributed their gifts females, who dare to express their delight; but evident in their countenances They immediately began to adorn themselves with their presents, and appeared to value the mirrors much more than their husbands had done They soon understood their use, and employed them to arrange with taste the strings of beads round their necks, heads, and arms