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CHAPTER XVI 
SAVU ISLAND TO BATAVIA 
Leave Savu—Arrive off Java—European and American news—Formalities 
required by Dutch authorities—Mille Islands—Batavia road—Land at 
Batavia—Prices and food at the hotel—Tupia’s impressions of Batavia 
—Introduction to the Governor—Malarious climate—Bougainville’s 
visit to Batavia—Orders given to heave down the ship—Illness of 
Tupia, Dr. Banks, Dr. Solander, ete.—Death of Mr. Monkhouse, Tayeto, 
and Tupia—Remove to a country-house—Malay women as nurses— 
Critical state of Dr. Solander—Ship repaired—Captain Cook taken ill— 
Heavy rains—Frogs and mosquitos—Return to the ship . Page 362 
CHAPTER XVII 
DESCRIPTION OF BATAVIA 
Situation—Number of houses—Streets—Canals—Houses—Public buildings 
—Fortifications—Castle—Forts within the city—Soldiers—Harbour— 
Islands and uses to which they are put—Dutch fleet—Country round 
Batavia—Thunderstorms— Marshes—Unhealthiness of the climate— 
Fruitfulness of the soil—Cattle, sheep, etc.—Wild animals—Fish— 
Birds—Rice—Mountain rice—Vegetables—Fruits : detailed description, 
supply and consumption — Palm-wine — Odoriferous flowers—Spices— 
Population and nationalities—Trade—Cheating—Portuguese—Slaves— 
Punishment of slaves—Javans—Habits and customs—Native attention 
to the hair and teeth—Running amoc—Native superstitions—Crocodiles 
as twin brothers to men—Chinese: their habits, mode of living, and 
burial—Government—Officials—Justice—Taxation—Money . Page 377 
CHAPTER XVIII 
BATAVIA TO CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 
Leave Batavia—Cracatoa— Mosquitos on board ship—Prince’s Island— 
Visit the town—Account of Prince’s Island—Produce—Religion—Nuts 
of Cycas ctreinalis—Town—Houses— Bargaining—Language—Afiinity 
of Malay, Madagascar, and South Sea Islands languages—Leave Prince’s 
Island—Sickness on board—Deaths of Mr. Sporing, Mr. Parkinson, Mr. 
Green, and many others—Coast of Natal—Dangerous position of the 
ship—Cape of Good Hope—Dr. Solander’s illness—French ships— 
Bougainville’s voyage . . : Page 417 
