46 CAPTAIN COOK'S VOYAGES 



kings ; and they are superior to the rest of the natives, not 

 only in point of divine knowledge, but also in that of 

 navigation and astronomy. 



They are no way concerned with the ceremony of 

 marriage, which is a simple agreement between the man and 

 woman ; and when they choose to separate, it is done with 

 as little ceremony as that of their marriage. 



Slings, with which they are dexterous, pikes headed with 

 stone, and long clubs made of wood, remarkably hard and 

 heavy, constitute their weapons. With these they fight 

 with great obstinacy and cruelty, giving no quarter to 

 either man, woman, or child, if they fall into their hands in 

 time of battle. 



July the 13th, after leaving the island of Otaheite, they 

 sailed with a gentle breeze and clear weather ; and were 

 informed by Tupia, that four islands, which he called 

 Huaheine, Ulietea, Otaha, and Bolabola, were at the distance 

 of about one or two days' sail ; and that hogs, fowls, and 

 other refreshments, which had lately been scarce, were to 

 be got there in abundance. They accordingly steered their 

 course in search of these islands, and on the 15th discovered 

 the island of Huaheine, and next morning, they sounded 

 near the north-west part of the island, but found no bottom 

 with seventy fathoms. 



Several canoes immediately put of!, but they appeared 

 afraid of coming near the ship, till they saw Tupia, who 

 totally removed their apprehensions, and upon assurances 

 of friendship, the king of Huaheine and his queen went on 

 board. Astonishment was testified by their majesties at 

 everything that was shown to them ; yet they made no 

 researches, and appeared satisfied with what was presented 

 to their observation, making no inquiry after any other 

 objects, though it was reasonable to suppose that a building 

 of such novelty and extent as the ship, must have afforded 

 many curiosities. The king, whose name was Oree, made 

 a proposal to exchange names with Captain Cook, which was 

 readily assented to. The custom of exchanging names is 

 very prevalent in this island, and is considered as a mark of 

 friendship. They found the people here nearly similar to 

 those of Otaheite in almost every circumstance, except, if 

 Tupia may be credited, they were not addicted to 

 thieving. 



Having come to an anchor in a small but fine harbour, 

 on the west side of the island, Captain Cook went ashore, 

 accompanied by Mr. Banks and some other gentlemen, with 

 Tupia and the king. The instant they landed, Tupia un- 

 covered himself as low as his waist, and desired Mr. Monk- 

 house to follow his example. Being seated, he now began 



