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ed the forest in every direction, and at last 
found him in a most miserable condition. 
They bound his wounds, carried him into a 
hut, and by their united care and the appli- 
cation of healing herbs, Adams, being young 
and vigorous, soon recovered his health. The 
affections of all the women now concentrated 
themselves in this one object. He became 
their common chief and husband, to whom they 
willingly promised obedience ; and, according to 
his testimony, jealousy never embittered their 
lives. 
‘Till the year 1803, consequently during 
fourteen years, Adams remained with his pro- 
geny concealed from the world. In this year 
the English Captain Falgier, sailing from Canton 
to Chili, landed at Pitcairn’s Island, where they 
with astonishment encountered a people speak- 
ing English, having the most intimate know- 
ledge of European customs, and betraying their 
origin in their features and complexion. Adams 
himself explained to him the enigma. Falgier 
communicated the information he had received 
to the English Government, but represented 
the situation of the island so erroneously, that 
