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been hitherto delayed; the levying and pro- 
visioning an army being here a work of time. 
Radack is so thinly peopled that all the islands 
must send their quota of men, which, on ac- 
count of the extension of the chain, cannot be 
very speedily performed. For a voyage to the 
Ralik chain and back, victualling for four weeks 
at least is necessary, as the return is against the 
trade-wind. The Mogan, which is principally 
used in these expeditions, is very nutritious, 
and the Radackers are very moderate, so that a 
small quantity suffices for their support, other- 
wise they could not provision their canoes for 
voyages of this length. 
I was surprised to find Lagediak perfectly 
secure of the success of this undertaking, and 
expressed my fears that his countrymen might 
possibly be worsted, but he continued sanguine, 
—for the hatchets. with which his brethren were 
armed, the sword, and dread-inspiring costume 
of Kadu, were sources of confidence which could 
not be abated. 
During this conversation in the cabin, several 
islanders came on board, and the noise from 
below resembled that of the preceding day. 
