SIMPLICITY OF MANNERS. QA5 
The sight of a ship of war and its crew, they 
said, was no novelty to them; and they men- 
tioned Captain Falgier’s visit to their island. 
A little black poodle dog which they suddenly 
caught sight of, put them all to flight. ‘* That 
is certainly a dog,” they exclaimed, as they re- 
treated; ‘* we have never seen one, but we 
know that it will bite.” <A little observation, 
however, convinced them of the animal’s good- 
nature, and they were soon induced to play 
fearlessly with him. Being conducted into the 
cabin, they were there entertained with a break- 
fast, at which they behaved very modestly, and 
showed in their conversation much natural un- 
derstanding. They said a grace before eating, 
and then partook with a good appetite of the 
provision set before them. } 
With much difficulty the Captain effected a 
landing. A pleasant path winding among 
groves of cocoa and bread-fruit trees, led him 
to a very pretty, well situated little village, 
whose houses, though small, were convenient 
and beautifully clean. 
One of Adams’s daughters, a young and very 
attractive looking girl, received the guests, and 
