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companions, shorn of their locks, were the object 

 of pitiless derision, which cured them of the de- 

 sire to resume their exploits. Besides, the Eng- 

 lishmen had no difficulty in recognising them, 

 and forbade them approach to the ships or tents. 



By Feenu's advice Cook went with his ships 

 to visit a group of islands situated to the north- 

 east of Annamooka, to which the natives gave 

 the name of Haapai. No European had yet 

 landed on these islands, where Cook, who was 

 accompanied by Feenu and the inevitable Taipa, 

 received from the chief Earoupa the most 

 friendly and generous welcome. 



Earoupa organised in honour of his guests a 

 magnificent fete, the programme of which in- 

 cluded dances, vocal and instrumental music, 

 contests, fighting with spears and boxing 

 matches. *'But what struck us with most sur- 

 prise," wrote Cook in his Journal, "was to see 

 a couple of lusty wenches step forth, and begin 

 boxing, without the least ceremony, and with as 

 much art as the men. This contest, however, 

 did not last above half a minute, before one of 

 them gave it up. The conquering heroine re- 

 ceived the same applause from the spectators 

 which they bestowed upon the successful com- 

 batants of the other sex. We expressed some 

 dislike at this part of the entertainment; which, 



