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went with him to the man, whom we found expiring. 

 The ball had struck his left arm, which was much 

 shattered, and then entered his body by the short- 

 ribs, one of which was broken. The rascal who 

 fired pretended that a man had laid an arrow across 

 his bow, and was going to shoot at him, so that he 

 apprehended himself in danger. But this was no 

 more than they had always done, and with no other 

 view than to show they were armed as well as we ; 

 at least I have reason to think so, as they never went 

 farther. What made this incident the more un- 

 fortunate, was, it not appearing to be the man who 

 bent the bow that was shot, but one who stood by 

 him. This affair threw the natives into the utmost 

 consternation ; and the few that were prevailed on to 

 stay ran to the plantations and brought cocoa-nuts, 

 &c. which they laid down at our feet. So soon were 

 these daring people humbled ! When I went on board 

 to dinner they all retired, and only a few appeared 

 in the afternoon, amongst whom were Paowang and 

 Wha-a-gou. I had not seen this young man since 

 the day he dined on board. Both he and Paowang 

 promised to bring me fruit, &c. the next morning, 

 but our early departure put it out of their power. 



